Vol. 54 iSSUE 21 www.umassmedia.com the massUMass Boston’s independentmedia student newspaper MARCH 8, 2021 Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury vaccinating underserved populations By Genevieve Santilli News Writer

The Reggie Lewis Center who speak multiple languages. in Roxbury has opened as a The Reggie Lewis Center is mass COVID-19 vaccination located at Roxbury Community site. The site is focusing on College. Because the site is vaccinating communities of in the heart of Roxbury, it is color—a population which has easily accessible to the Boston been generally underserved in the neighborhoods it is targeting— vaccine rollout. these include Roxbury, Mattapan, The site opened to the public Roslindale, and Dorchester. on Saturday, Feb. 27, after a two- Additionally, half of the day soft launch beginning on appointments available at the site Thursday, Feb. 25. are being put aside for residents The site is now being run who live in these areas. With by CIC Health—the company current plans to administer 800 which is also heading up the mass shots a day at the site and future vaccination sites at Fenway Park plans to ramp up to 2,500 shots, in Boston and Gillette Stadium in this number is substantial. The Foxborough—after being run by site will also establish a phone the City of Boston for the month bank to contact residents in the of February. area to aid them in booking their The vaccination site has appointments. taken many steps to decrease “Our objective is to make skepticism regarding vaccination sure that we get as many people among communities of color. within this Roxbury community Among the site’s staff are a Black vaccinated as possible,” said medical site manager, Black lead operations manager Tiffany doctors, community volunteers Martin, according to the Boston and translators, and individuals The Reggie Lewis Center, turned MassVax site. Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. Herald. “We want to do it safely.

Continued on page 3 Massachusetts moves to Phase Three, Step Two of COVID-19 reopening plan ByAbigail Basile News Editor

On Monday, March 1, Massachusetts officially to come in close contact with each other will remain moved into a new phase of its COVID-19 reopening closed until March 22 in Boston. plan. With the shift into Phase Three, Stage Two of Additionally, live music performances in the state’s four-phased plan, a plethora of restrictions restaurants will not be allowed to restart until that have been loosened, and Gove. Baker has made date, while restaurants in other parts of the state have announcements regarding further loosening of allowed live musicians to play since March 1. COVID-19 restrictions in the near future. Gov. Baker fully intends to move forward in Restaurants no longer have capacity limits, but the state’s reopening plan—and in the reopening of only six people are allowed per table, and a 90-minute schools—”as long as public health metrics continue to time limit and social distancing policy will remain in improve,” according to masslive.com. place. Phase Four is planned to begin on March 22. Indoor performance venues such as theaters and At the commencement of Phase Four, large concert halls are allowed to open up at 50 percent outdoor and indoor venues would allow attendees to capacity. No more than 500 people are allowed inside return, should local jurisdictions also be in favor of this a venue. decision. This means Gillette Stadium, TD Garden, Smaller, indoor recreational centers such as and Fenway Park would be able to reopen at 12 percent trampoline parks, roller rinks, obstacle courses, and capacity in just a few weeks. laser tag are also allowed to reopen at 50 percent The state of Massachusetts has not yet reached capacity, despite the higher chance of visitors of these Phase Four since the beginning of the pandemic. In centers coming in contact with each other. October, the state moved into Phase Three, Step Two; Private gatherings in homes or other private however, it was pushed back a step on Dec. 13. outdoor spaces have remained the same. 10 people are Gov. Baker is also pushing for the reopening of allowed indoors, and 25 people are allowed outdoors. schools starting in April. Governor Baker made the Boston has modified this Phase Three, Step Two announcement on Tuesday, Feb. 23, and according plan slightly. to usnews.com, he cited “mounting concerns over While most businesses will be allowed to operate students’ academic loss and deteriorating mental at 50 percent capacity, indoor performance venues and health” as the reason for joining other state leaders in recreational venues where visitors have the potential this effort. Governor Charlie Baker visits a vaccination clinic for seniors in Lawrence on Continued on page 3 March 4, 2021. Photo by Joshua Qualls for the Governor’s Press Office. www.umassmedia.com News 3 Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury vaccinating underserved populations Genevieve Santilli 25 percent of Latinx respondents white, and 67.2 percent of those in these clinical trials,” said they’ve got to have confidence News Writer answered in the same way. who are fully vaccinated are Congresswoman Pressley and trust. That happens when they According to the weekly white as well. This data refers to according to NBC Boston. walk through the door and they see We want to do it effectively.” Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccinations that have occurred The Boston Herald reports people like them, who have been During the first few days of vaccination dashboard, 5 percent in the state of Massachusetts as of that Kim Janey—Boston City through similar situations.” the site’s official opening, Black of Massachusetts residents who Thursday, March 4. Council President, Acting-Mayor- In order to learn if you are Boston COVID-19 Coalition—a have received their first dose of the Congresswoman Ayanna in-waiting, and the woman set eligible to receive the COVID-19 group that consists of more than 250 vaccine are Black, and 5.3 percent Pressley spoke to the Reggie Lewis to be Boston’s first Black chief vaccine and to book your Black leaders of many domains— of those who are fully vaccinated site’s efforts to increase trust in the executive—also spoke to the appointment, visit: https://www. booked shots for almost 800 Black are Black. 4.4 percent of individuals vaccine among communities of importance of representation in the mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine. and Latino residents. who have received the first dose of color. vaccination rollout. A study involving researchers the vaccine are Hispanic, while 4.1 “You need those health care “Those who are hardest hit by from UMass Boston found in percent of those who have been professionals who look like you, this pandemic have to be front and mid-January that nearly half of fully vaccinated are Hispanic. operate in cultural competency, center when it comes to making sure Black residents of Boston said Contrastingly, 69.8 percent of who can debunk a lot of that they have the treatment needed,” they definitely or probably do not the individuals who have received misinformation and let them said President Janey. “[It’s] not plan to receive the vaccine—over the first dose of the vaccine are know that we were represented just equitable access to the vaccine, Massachusetts moves to Phase Three, Step Two of COVID-19 reopening plan

Abigail Basile Boston.com reports that set forth by the CDC for fully direction,” said Gov. Baker continued Baker. News Editor CDC guidelines suggest that only reopening elementary schools. according to NBC Boston. “That For more information Franklin county in rural, western As of March 4, more than 1.3 makes it possible for us to make regarding the reopening of Gov. Baker’s process for Massachusetts could safely reopen million first doses of the vaccine some adjustments. It doesn’t mean, Massachusetts, visit: https://www. reopening schools in Massachusetts elementary schools. The website have been administered in the state however, that people can or should mass.gov/info-details/reopening- would begin with full-time, in- cites an analysis published by The of Massachusetts, while more than let down their guard. massachusetts. person learning beginning at the New York Times as evidence that 600,000 second and final doses “And it’s also critically elementary school level, with only Franklin county has a low have been administered. important, as we roll this out, that middle schools following in a enough frequency of COVID-19 “Obviously [it’s] great to we make sure we get to every phased reopening approach. cases to meet the guidelines see the data moving in the right community in the Commonwealth,” WWII bomb found near U.K. university Abigail Basile minimal damage. decades after the war, unexploded, buildings. destroyed in a controlled explosion; News Editor Debris was thrown at least 820 which can cause a lot of harm to According to the BBC, the city and Belgrade, Serbia in 2013, feet after the bomb was detonated, nearby communities. of Exeter was heavily attacked by where the bomb was lifted and Students at the University of and residents who were located just Bomb technicians were able German bombers in 19 raids during destroyed in a controlled explosion. Exeter and many residents in the outside of the main exclusion zone to destroy the bomb in a 400-tonne WW2. Over 7,000 bombs were Students at the University of U.K. city of Exeter were evacuated stated that there was a film of sand “box” of sand, according to the dropped in total, with many being Exeter who were evacuated were due to the discovery of an old over cars. One resident just outside BBC. The sound of the explosion dropped during the Baedecker put into private accommodations World War II bomb. The bomb was the main exclusion zone said hot was heard five miles away, Raids in 1942. and were not allowed back into their found by builders on private land metal landed at the edge of the according to the BBC. Other unexploded bombs that dorms throughout the weekend of in Exeter, next to the University of exclusion zone. Police and bomb technicians have been found include a bomb in Feb. 27. Academic buildings, on Exeter’s Streatham campus. The bomb was from a WWII worked all through the weekend London in June of 2008, where the the other hand, opened back up as Residents within a 330-foot German device called a “Hermann after destroying the bomb in order bomb was diffused and only had scheduled, and anyone scheduled to exclusion zone were evacuated. bomb.” A Hermann bomb, or an to get residents back into their a small detonation after five days be on campus was allowed back on. More than 2,600 households were SC1000, is an old German WWII homes. As of Monday, March 1, by Royal Engineers; in Szczecin, cleared before the bomb was bomb that was used in air raids some Exeter residents were still not Poland in 2013, where the bomb detonated, and about 1,400 students from Germany during the war. back in their homes due to police was lifted out of the location and were evacuated as well. Many bombs are still being found still needing to assess damage to taken to an Army training base to be According to the BBC, the bomb was around eight feet by 27 inches, and it weighed around 2,200 pounds. The bomb was found on the morning of Friday, Feb. 26 by builders who were working on land next to the University of Exeter. Work to detonate the bomb took the whole weekend, with bomb technicians finally detonating the bomb on Saturday, Feb. 27. Residents were advised not to return to their homes until the bomb was cleared by bomb specialists. The University of Exeter— located close to the site of the bomb—evacuated 12 residences as a precaution. Students were not allowed to return back during the weekend, and they were moved to private accommodations. After the bomb was detonated, police said that the blast left a crater “as big as a double-decker bus.” There were also reports from police that metal debris hit buildings, and some of the buildings within the exclusion zone sustained structural University of Exeter Piazza. Photo courtesy of The University of Exeter via Wikimedia Commons. damage, while others only received 4 News Sports 5 the NBA All-Star Weekend preview Josemanuel Cruz Sports Writer Jonathan Hopkins The NBA All-Star Game is Sports Editor around the corner, and this will be beacon m your guide for this All-Star Sunday. This All-Star Weekend will be a little different than years past. In fact, it’s not really a weekend; it is Catch up with our men m more of an All-Star Sunday. First Contact: of all, they canceled the Rising update and women in uniform Stars game due to COVID-19 Massmedia.umb limitations, but they will still be having the rest of the events. The @gmail.com point competition and skills contest will be held before the game, and With the spring sports season right around the corner for UMass Boston, I figured it would be an ideal time to talk about the health of EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the dunk contest will be held during the players and how vaccinations could play a part in the upcoming season. Obviously, the Covid-19 vaccine has been out for some time halftime. but has not been available for quite everyone yet. So, let’s take a look at why some student-athletes would benefit from getting the vaccine Grace Smith Even though they will not be and why some could potentially be affected in a negative way. playing the game, they announced Managing Editor all the players that would have participated in the game. On Kaitlynn Castillo team World, there would have been Precious Achiuwa, Nickeil PRODUCTION editor Alexander-Walker, Deni Avdija, Cons Shanarah Bargan RJ Barrett, Facundo Campazzo, Brandon Clarke, Luguentz Dort, First off, I would like to mention that the pros of getting the Covid-19 vaccine does outweigh the cons, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Rui Hachimura, Théo Maledon, any cons. I have heard people say that the side effects of the vaccine could affect one’s physical health for a couple of days. I have even COPY EDITORS and Mychal Mulder. And on team Jason Tatum in an All Star uniform. Illustration by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. heard people mention that they felt like they had Covid-19 all over again after getting the vaccine. Therefore, getting the vaccine could U.S.A., there would have been and the rest of the cast could take it only had two dunks this season, and George, Domantas Sabonis, and ady harris-fried LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, home as well. Cassius Stanley only averages three Rudy Gobert. On Kevin Durant’s hinder an athlete’s ability to play in the short term. Many student-athletes in Division III sports need to rely on their play, ensure that they menaka ravikumar Tyrese Haliburton, Tyler Herro, Competing in the skills contest minutes a game and mostly plays in team, there is Kyrie Irving, Joel can potentially move to Division II or maybe even Division I. So, it is vital for some players to ensure that they don’t miss any time. De’Andre Hunter, Keldon Johnson, will be Robert Covington, Luka the G-league on a two-way contract. Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Bradley andrea kline Ja Morant, Michael Porter Jr., Zion Doncic, Chris Paul, Julius Randle, The three-point contest has better Beal, Jayson Tatum, James Harden, Williamson, and James Wiseman. Domantas Sabonis, and Nikola dunkers than the dunk contest. I’m Devin Booker, Zion Williamson, News EDITOR No disrespect to everyone on team Vucevic. Usually this is one of the not exaggerating, either: Between Zach LaVine, Julius Randle, Nikola World, but this year, if the game least popular events, for whatever the six contestants, there are three Vučević, and Donovan Mitchell. Abigail Basile were played, team U.S.A. would’ve reason, but if I were to pick a dunk contest trophies (Zach Lavine Obviously, everyone selected is Pros won easily. Team U.S.A. has the winner, it would be Paul because has two and Donovan Mitchell has tremendously talented, so this SPORTS EDITOR top rookies for 2021 in LaMelo of his versatility. He is not the best one). It seems like players aren’t game can very well go either way. On the other end of the spectrum, not getting the vaccine at all could have an even greater effect on a players’ ability to play. If a student- Ball, Antony Edwards, and Tyrese player in the competition, but we as excited for the dunk contest However, if I were to pick a winner, athlete doesn’t have the option to get the Covid-19 vaccine, or just decides against getting, it could put them at risk of not being able to play Jonathan Hopkins Haliburton, as well as the two stars have seen in years past that when anymore, whether that is because I would go with Lebron’s team. I for up to two weeks. Even after those two weeks it can take a while to get back to feeling 100 percent physically again. This was seen on a to come out of last year’s draft, it comes to the skills competition, it is too much work to plan, or it think overall, Kevin Durant’s team professional level here in Boston with Celtics star, Jayson Tatum. After 11 games back from recovering from Covid-19, Tatum had this to ARTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR including Ja Morant and All-Star the best player does not always win. is too physically taxing. Whatever is at a disadvantage by Durant not say in a Zoom call with reporters, “I think it messes with your breathing a little bit. I have experienced some games where I don’t want to Fiona Broadie Zion Williamson. However, the Competing in the dunk contest the reason, though, it is pretty sad playing. As for the All-Star MVP say I’m struggling to breathe but you get tired a lot quicker than normal.” If this is the same with most athletes, then it would probably be game is not going to be played so it this year will be Obi Toppin, to see. again, this could very well go to does not matter too much. Anfernee Simons, and Cassius Last but not least, there is anyone, but I am going to go with in the athlete’s best interest to get the vaccine if it is available. Health & Wellness EDITOR Competing in the three-point Stanley. No disrespect to any of the All-Star game. This year, the Joel Embiid. I think this season he The pros of getting the vaccine would be that you wouldn’t really have to worry about missing any more time due to being exposed to Mikayla Mackay contest will be Stephen Curry, these players, but this is definitely All-Star captains will be Lebron is on a mission to prove himself, Covid-19 even if you feel the effects for just a couple days. A lot of people don’t end up feeling any side effects at all, so there is a possibility Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, a disappointing dunk contest. The James and Kevin Durant, who will and other than the playoffs, there it could work without having to feel any effects. Zach Lavine, Jaylen Brown, and front runner in this competition not be playing in the game due to is no bigger stage than the all-star OPINIONS EDITOR Jayson Tatum. Right now, the would probably be Obi Toppin, injuries. On Lebron’s team, there is game. Matthew Reiad heavy favorite is probably former who is an amazing rookie for the Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen No matter what happens on winner Curry, but there is a good New York Knicks and all-around Curry, Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Sunday, it will be a little different Photo Editor chance that he doesn’t win. Devin amazing athlete, but his competition Damian Lillard, Ben Simmons, this year, but it will still be a great Ultimately, I think that it is vital for student-athletes to, at the very least, have the option to get the Covid-19 vaccine if available. Booker is also a former winner, isn’t that great. Anfernee Simons Chris Paul, Jaylen Brown, Paul day for basketball fans everywhere. Obviously, there isn’t a guarantee that it would be available because it has to get to first responders and teachers before anyone. But if you Dom Ferreira ask me, with how big sports is in our community, and how much we want our fans to be able to return to the games as well, I think the Tragic car accident yet another devastating vaccine needs to become more available to student-athletes and students. Hopefully, this vaccine can be distributed in greater quantities News Writers sooner rather than later. Genna Santilli setback for Woods Sara Zakaria Jack Sherman to the world. When he was just 3 been a rich white man’s sport and swagger that made him a superstar Sports Writer years old, Woods would face off doing it with class. The story was in the first place. In 2017, Woods Sports Writer against comedian Bob Hope in a awesome and seemed too good to was arrested near his home in I never was and continue not to golf match on “The Mike Douglas be true—because perhaps it was. Jupiter, Florida for a DUI, further Josemanuel Cruz be that big of a golf fan. But ever Show.” By the time he was 5, In November of 2009, the harming his reputation. However, since I was young, I have always Woods was featured in Golf Digest National Enquirer reported that Woods continued to attempt a Arts & Lifestyle Writer had a special affection for one magazine and on the ABC show, Woods had an extramarital affair comeback, which reached its Katrina Sanville Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods. Since “That’s Incredible!” As a teenager, with a New York City nightclub apogee in him winning the 2019 he exploded onto the national scene Tiger was a champion U.S. Junior manager. A few days later, Woods Masters, his first major tournament Kyle Makkas in the late 1990s, Tiger has become Amateur, and he would go on to was treated for injuries stemming win in over a decade. one of the most internationally dominate at Stanford University. At from an altercation between him Tiger was dealt yet another Nadeen El-Ansari beloved and recognized athletes just 19 years old, he appeared in the and his then-wife, Elin Nordegren. setback when, in February 2021, in the world, tying the record Masters for the first time. It would As the details began to trickle out he was involved in a devastating Photographers for most wins on the PGA Tour, not be his last. about what had happened, a deluge single-car accident after leaving a finishing second among men in In 1996, Woods turned pro. of stories about Woods’s marital charity event in Southern California. Delaney Hooper major tournament victories, and He immediately signed several infidelity dominated the news cycle. Woods, thankfully, avoided life- Maya Martinez achieving countless other records lucrative endorsement deals with The salaciousness of the scandal threatening injuries but needed to I can’t even begin to list here. Nike and Titleist. That year, he caused Wood’s reputation to take go to a hospital for surgery on his cONTRIBUTORS His incredible achievements were won multiple majors and was a major hit, and he lost several legs and ankles following the crash. only made more impressive by his named the PGA tour’s Rookie major endorsements. Although the His future as a golfer is unknown, Maria Hickson unique background. of the Year as well as Sports scandal eventually faded from the and as of right now, secondary to Woods was born in 1975 to a Illustrated’s prestigious Sportsman public view, Woods struggled to his health. But one has to wonder Benjamin Giunta Black father and a Thai mother, and of the Year. Tiger’s further career regain his prior dominant form. if we have seen the last of Tiger on quickly developed an affinity for needs no introduction. There were Throughout the 2010s, Woods the green, as perhaps he has one STAFF ADVISOR golf. When he was just a toddler, Masters’ wins and U.S. Open wins, dealt with a series of back issues more comeback in him. his father, Earl Woods, took him to making him one of America’s that would severely limit his Charles Henriques a golf course in his native Orange most beloved sports heroes. The success on the golf course. Despite County, Calif. From there on, a story was incredible: A biracial kid occasionally flirting with greatness, peerless talent would be revealed dominating what had historically he was not able to regain that Sports 6 Health & Wellness 7 Brash and outspoken, Trevor Bauer revolutionizes how Quarantine weight and how to lose it Mikayla Mackay This simple adjustment in see and plan out what portions Moreover, I have also towards an unhealthy life. I was athletes promote themselves Health & Wellness Editor my physical activity has made a you take in. When I talk about started taking vitamins and nervous and unhappy for almost Jack Sherman and obsessive focus on analytics. the revenue from ticket sales to re- a distraction. On Feb. 4, 2021, richer, as it was the first time since significant difference in my life, portions, I am not necessarily supplements. I would highly every minute of the day. I could Sports Writer He was traded to Cleveland after sign him; obvious circumstances USA Today MLB reporter Bob Roger Clemens was traded to the Quarantine has been a but what has had an even larger saying they must be small. In recommend looking into certain not escape the hatred I had for the 2012 season, where he would prevented this from happening. Nightengale reported that Bauer New York Yankees in February difficult time for everyone. impact on my health has been actuality, it can allow you to see supplements such as B12, omega my quarantine body. I truly feel On July 28, 2019, Cleveland develop into one of the game’s Therefore, Bauer was one of the and the Mets were “close” to a deal; of 1999 that a reigning Cy Young It has especially affected our my eating. One of the biggest what nutrients, proteins, carbs, 3, magnesium, and probiotics. like a different person now, Indians manager Terry Francona better starting pitchers. hottest commodities on the market this turned out not to be true (sorry, winner went to the defending health. For me, I began to suffer game changers for me has been etc. that you will be taking in. After checking with my doctor physically and mentally. walked to the mound to initiate Bauer had a fairly pedestrian this past offseason, and he routinely Mets fans). champs. With his ostentatious from a lack of energy. I started prepping and planning my meals. Eating healthier does not mean which ones were right for me, I If you are wanting to lose a pitching change. The man on second half of the 2019 season gave updates on his free agency On Feb. 5, Bauer made personality and savvy use of social working out less and sleeping I used to think meal prep was you have to eat less! Making can physically feel a difference. I weight, but need some extra the mound did not take the news after being dealt to the Reds, online with his agent Rachel Luba. the stunning announcement via media being transplanted to the around more. I also developed a tacky. I still think it is, in certain sure you are eating the right stuff am seeing a change in the health help, reach out to a doctor well. Incensed, he reared back and but he absolutely dominated the There was much speculation as to his YouTube channel that he entertainment capital of the world, bad habit of eating when I was circumstances. However, when for you and your body is what is of my hair, nails, and skin as and nutritionist. These types heaved the ball from the mound all shortened 2020 season. Bauer had where Bauer would end up; some was signing with the defending one has to figure that Bauer will bored. It didn’t make it any better done right for the individual most important. For example, I well. of professionals can help you the way over the center field wall in the lowest earned run average in wondered if a team would take a World Series champion, the Los continue to be a lightning rod of that I was turning to junk food person, it is an extremely helpful am anemic and suffer from low Overall, the simple and will not judge you in any Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium. the National League at 1.73, had risk on someone whose off-the- Angeles Dodgers. A team with an attention for years to come. for comfort. The person in the way to change your unhealthy iron. I try to add as much green adjustments of lifting weights, way. All of this can be said for Francona was not amused with this the second lowest walks and hit per field antics could be viewed as embarrassment of riches got even mirror became foreign to me. It eating. First off, making a list as I can to my prepped meals. prepping my meals, and taking individuals who are looking to outburst and publicly admonished inning pitched at 0.8, and second made me uncomfortable to look of groceries and sticking to that Doing this, and making the right supplements have made a life- gain weight as well. I encourage him in a postgame interview. The highest strikeouts per nine innings, at my reflection and observe list will help you stay away adjustments for my body, have changing impact on my health you to take the first step towards pitcher would be gone three days at 12.3. Bauer won his first NL Cy the obvious: I had gained some from unnecessary purchases. It made an enormous difference in and my journey. I once felt like your ideal body and health, later, dealt to the Cincinnati Reds. Young award, given annually to the weight. Growing up, I struggled can also allow you to visually my energy levels. I was on a sharply declining fall whatever that may be! But this pitcher was no ordinary league’s best pitcher. Bauer also with my eating and body image. League Average Innings Muncher. made a different kind of history in It is something I still struggle He was a uniquely polarizing figure 2019, founding the sports media with today, so seeing this gain in a sport that has vanishingly few company Momentum, the first-ever ignited something in me. I recognizable names to the casual player-created media company to wanted change. So, I made some viewer: a man named Trevor be credentialed by Major League adjustments to my eating and my Andrew Bauer. Baseball. During the COVID- day-to-day routine that not only Throughout his amateur affected 2020 season, Bauer are helping me keep my weight and professional career, Bauer routinely vlogged his experiences in check but are making me has never been a stranger to during the year, giving fans a feel so much happier and more controversy. A star at UCLA, he unique inside look at the toils of confident. openly feuded with teammate and a baseball season. Bauer is also To start off, I made some fellow future big leaguer Gerrit known for being active on social critical adjustments to my daily Cole; an unconfirmed report stated media, frequently interacting with physical activity. I try to find that Cole told Bauer that he would fans (and occasionally arguing with the right balance between cardio never make it to the majors. The them). and weights when I am working third overall pick of the 2011 MLB Bauer entered free agency out. A lot of girls are sometimes draft by Arizona, Bauer clashed after the 2020 season. The Reds’ afraid of weights as they do not with Arizona Diamondbacks initial plan when trading for him want to become ‘buff’ and come management over his unusual and was to hopefully make the playoffs off as “less feminine.” But lifting unconventional training methods, at least one of the two Octobers weights will not just simply particularly his use of technology they had him contract for and use turn you into a bodybuilder! At least not unless you are not specifically trying for the look. Potential trade options for the Boston Bruins Lifting weights can help tone your body and shape your curves Jonathan Hopkins get? have shown interest in trading for could pluck him from the Penguins The Bruins still have a month in the best way possible. Starting Sports Editor One name that has been him. However, the asking price for a prospect and a second-round to decide what they want to do off small is the key, and then floating around the rumor mill has could be a bit too steep to take pick. I would be hesitant to give a come the trade deadline. But time you can work your way up to We are almost halfway been Jack Eichel. Eichel is one of on the generational talent that is first rounder but would consider it. is of the essence and their window whatever you are comfortable through the NHL season, and the the most talented young stars in the Crosby. But how about Malkin? The upside on this deal could be a is closing. They need a player that with. A platter of colorful vegetables. Photo by Maya Martinez / Mass Media Staff. Boston Bruins currently sit in third NHL, but he is having one of the Malkin is another guy who is in Stanley Cup, however the downside will help them win now. place in Eastern division. As the worst seasons of his career. Eichel, his mid-30s and has not been at his is it could just be another Rick Nash season slowly moves on, we can who is just 24 years of age, would best this season. Maybe the Bruins trade. begin to guess with some accuracy be an ideal fit for the Bruins, as they about who will be making the desperately need a youth movement playoffs, and who will be left on the at the center position. Why you should invest in sustainable beauty outside looking in. One thing that The B’s currently have $3 the Bruins have improved upon so million in cap space, which will Mikayla Mackay million acres of forest annually” have seen in the beauty industry that plastic will probably outlive waste. However, for this type of far this season has been secondary prorate to about $8 million at Health & Wellness Editor (2). Deforestation can make is the use of refill programs you and many other generations system to work, brands need to scoring, but it is becoming ever the trade deadline. The Bruins animals have to relocate, if they and products. Not only beauty before it even breaks down. It be making their products with clearer that they could use a little would need to give up a player Despite its fair share of can even survive relocation. We brands, but many popular brands may seem simple and innocent, recyclable materials from the more help in that department. The with a decent contract to take on bumps and turbulences, the can lose critical plant life for are beginning to provide refills but you are doing more damage start. NHL trade deadline is coming up Eichel’s $10 million cap hit for beauty industry is one of the that ecosystem. It can lead to for their products, to lower by choosing convenience and If you are wanting to make a on April 12, so we are still about a this season. Therefore, I believe largest selling industries in the soil erosion and so much more, the amount of packaging that price over sustainability. change in what you buy, here are month away, but it is not too early the Bruins should push for a deal world. According to Forbes, the making a hefty impact on the inevitably ends up in landfills. Furthermore, brands can also some sustainable beauty brands to throw out some potential trade centered around Jake DeBrusk, global beauty industry is worth environment. Sometimes the According to a study done by begin using recyclable materials that I would recommend: Lush, options the Bruins could explore. who makes just over $3 million $532 billion (1). After the rise impact is so devastating, we the LCA Centre, “if you buy a such as glass and metal. Glass Aveda, Origins, Burt’s Bees, and For about the past three years, annually. DeBrusk hasn’t given the of social media influencers and cannot bounce back from it. We refill instead of a completely new is a tricky material because Ren. For my high-end lovers, the Bruins have been considered B’s too much this season, but his celebrities’ sponsorships, the have lost important key species product, you save 70 percent although it is 100 percent Georgio Armani and Clarins “buyers” at the deadline, but have offensive upside is still enough to beauty industry experienced a and plant life due to deforestation on CO2, 65 percent on energy, recyclable and reusable, it will are some good high-end brands never truly made a big splash. The be a valuable trading chip. I believe large spike in sales. With its and are beginning to face the and 45 percent on water” (3). never decompose. However, it that are transparent with their closest they have gotten to a splash a deal of DeBrusk, another prospect success, some brands of the consequences of our actions. One-use packaging is something is a great alternative to plastic sustainability mission. I highly was the Rick Nash trade, but Nash and some picks could be enough to beauty industry have cut corners Due to their impact on you can definitely ditch if you if brands are encouraging the recommend searching sustainable was pretty much a shell of his acquire Eichel. I would be willing and lost transparency when it the planet, consumers are are wanting to lower your own recycling of their products. brands and finding what brands former self by that time and didn’t to offer multiple first round picks comes to their products and their holding brands accountable and carbon footprint. Some brands can create a dual- align with your personal mission really move the needle. as well, but if Buffalo asks for sustainability. Brands want to demanding transparency when Moreover, brands can also beneficial recycling program and morals. I hope by the end of I think it’s time that the Bruins Pastrňák or McAvoy, I believe Don make as much product as they it comes to their sustainability. focus on the use of biodegradable or provide refillables. There this article I have intrigued you really put some other chips on the Sweeney should move on. can for as cheap as they can With this new wave of concern or recyclable material for their are even outside companies into starting your own journey table and make a trade for a legit top- Other trade options the Bruins possibly make it for. This has and attentiveness, brands have packaging. Most of the materials that are making recycling towards living a sustainable life. six forward. If I am Don Sweeney, should explore could potentially led to things such as unethical begun adjusting their packaging that have been used by the beauty programs specifically for Once you tackle your beauty I would put all of my young come from the Pittsburgh Penguins. ingredients being added to and formulas to reflect a more industry for years, either take the beauty industry. While products, turn towards some prospects on the trading block, It has been rumored that if the extend shelf life, using materials green-focused way of doing hundreds of years to decompose researching, I found a brand other usual products in your not including Charlie McAvoy nor Penguins are not in the playoffs that do not decompose quickly business. or do not decompose at all. For called TerraCycle that “offers life and ask yourself, are these David Pastrňák. The Bruins can’t come April 12, they could end or materials that are non- There are a few adjustments example, plastic can take up free recycling programs funded sustainable? There is no shame keep assuming that this team has a up selling some of their veteran biodegradable, etc. According to that brands can make to to 1000 years to decompose by brands, manufacturers, and in admitting what is and isn’t and large championship window when players. Could that mean Kris Zero Waste Week, “more than diminish their carbon footprint. in soil and 500 years in water retailers around the world to help making the proper adjustments! their top two centermen are both Letang, Evgeni Malkin, maybe 120 billion units of packaging As consumers who care, it is (4). Plastic packaging is a huge consumers collect and recycle in their mid-30s. The time is now even Sydney Crosby? In the past are produced globally every year important to look for these culprit in our growing landfills. hard-to-recycle waste” (4). These to make a big deal happen, so who few weeks, the Bruins have been by the cosmetics industry… factors before buying! One of the Next time you buy a single-use types of programs are amazing Boston Bruins logo and bear. Illustration by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. could the Bruins make a move to linked to Crosby and potentially contributing to the loss of 18 most common adjustments we plastic product, just imagine how and can help in combating 8 Arts & Lifestyle Arts & Lifestyle 9 Green Day’s new single “Here Comes the Shock” A discussion of Netflix Originals Fiona Broadie screaming, “Truth to power” Fiona Broadie expensive for Netflix to maintain Originals? Personally, I would series. YouTube has movies for Girl’. Arts & Lifestyle Editor from the barrio / We are the Arts & Lifestyle Editor on the site for the profit they not complain. just cheap enough that you don’t I don’t worry about Netflix’s Green Day’s new single broken records sitting in the sun Let’s talk about Netflix got in return. Taking well-loved Netflix’s competition is feel guilty buying them. Amazon rising power in the industry “Here Comes the Shock,” / Turn up the amplifiers / Gonna Originals, and why they shows and movies off of Netflix an interesting bunch. Hulu has Prime has every show that you because I adore most of their released on Feb. 21, 2021, do some damage and some are changing the television may also be a strategy for the site shows that used to be on cable, want to see, but you don’t want creations. “Orange is the New starts with a rapid drumroll, damage will be done.” Noting landscape. Here are a few of to redirect attention toward their like “Property Brothers” and to get Amazon Prime. Out of Black”, one of the very first then rolls into exciting high that this song came out in early their most popular shows: “Grace own in-house productions, and if “Sex and the City”. HBO has these options, almost everyone Netflix Originals, captured my notes until Billie Joe Armstrong 2021, this stanza is most likely and Frankie”, “Bridgerton”, so—it’s working. “Bridgerton”, all the shows that will transport chooses Netflix. Netflix is heart deep into 2020 quarantine. begins to sing. This song is a reference to the Black Lives “Sex Education”, “Dead to a Netflix Original released on Since then, it has become my classic modern Green Day: high Matter protests in the summer Me”—these shows bring to mind Christmas 2020 has since been comfort show, and I would not energy, high noise level. Instead of 2020. Revolutionary and colorful imagery, well-produced named the most popular show trade it for the world. of fluctuating between calmer concerned with protest, Green plotlines, and they are all ever to grace the site. So what Yes, perhaps Netflix is a sections and intense choruses, Day’s music is perfect for this household names. In fact, many does this mean? Is Netflix trying bit too trigger-happy with our Green Day favors maintaining moment in history. It gives us of the top shows in recent months to take over Hollywood and favorites. I, like many others, intensity throughout the whole energy when our energy is low. have been Netflix Originals. ultimately create a monopoly was deeply saddened when track. The band has changed Listening to Armstrong sing, Netflix, formerly known as on all television business in the Netflix lost Ferris Bueller, their style since their more I found myself wondering and Kibble, was founded in 1997 as a United States? Regardless of confused at the absence of somber tracks like “Wake Me marveling at the energy he had. mail-order DVD rental business. whether this is the site’s intention “Friends”, and downright Up When September Ends’’ Compared to my one-year- Now, it has a monopoly on the or not, it is already succeeding. offended when they tossed “The and “21 Guns’’ topped emo into-a-pandemic slump, Green viewing distribution of most Who do you know who does Office” aside like limp cabbage. playlists back in the mid-2000s. Day seems almost like they are popular shows these days. Netflix not own a Netflix account (or However, if we had not lost those “Here Comes the Shock’’ bouncing off the walls. performs a delicate balance; perhaps regularly use their favorites, we would never have reminds me of their 2016 album Personally, I love to dance. I while the site pays to showcase ex-girlfriend’s)? Who do you discovered our new favorites. In “Revolution Radio”—they both would recommend “Here Comes thousands of movies, television know who is not enthralled in a way, Netflix was gently prying share a similar high energy and the Shock” to high-energy shows, and documentaries—it “Stranger Things: Season Three” “Netflix Original” prescreen graphic. Uploaded under fair use for review. our binkies away and replacing chatty vocals. Green Day is the dancers everywhere. I don’t also has to factor in what’s worth or “Emily in Paris” or some them with taxes and telling us antithesis of the club/rap style recommend this song as a car paying for. Mega-popular shows other top Original? Personally, you to another universe, like reliable. If Netflix does not that it was time to grow up. music that has remained the song, because you may crash—it such as “The Office” and “How I know that I have watched “Game of Thrones” and “The have one show you want, don’t most popular genre in the United would be a tad distracting. If you I Met Your Mother” were taken more Netflix Originals than Wire”. Peacock has “The Office” worry—it will only provide three States since Drake sang “Best want an addition to your curated off Netflix, to many watchers’ non-Netflix Originals. Will one and every movie nobody’s ever thousand other options. And if I Ever Had.” While rap favors playlists, add “Here Comes the dismay, for they were too day all television be Netflix seen.... Oh, and the Harry Potter all fails, you can re-watch ‘New beat drops and so many energy Shock” to your rager playlist. fluctuations that it sounds like a Its punk-rock, metal, alternative, human heartbeat, Green Day’s garage, and grunge—although music is like one long beeeeep the band would probably protest with no dips, twists, or turns. being given any labels or The rise of the air fryers Green Day’s “Here Comes the Shock” single cover. Photo uploaded under fair use for review. “Here Comes the Shock” is definitions. Nadeen El-Ansari these foods are cooked, is quite chorus-heavy, with Armstrong There was a time when grunge movement has come to an re-define themselves as music and stripes / For the lost souls Arts Writer simple, where it basically uses singing the title repeatedly Green Day nothing short of end. As the internet increasingly ready-made for the revolution. that were cheated.” Now that’s heat and dehydration in order to throughout the track. While the defined the emo and grunge defines our social world, In the title track of that album, rebellion in lyric form. So, if the “One cannot think well, give the foods their fried/crispy exact definition of “the shock” is moment of the 2000s. They were diversity rules and popular Armstrong croons: “Scream, with revolution ever happens, pass me love well, sleep well, if one texture.(2). never identified, the song alludes the originals, the very blueprint movements fizzle into memories your hands up in the sky / Like the aux cord. has not dined well.” Now that that’s settled let’s to political protest, with stanzas of musically inclined sadness. I as everyone strives to be different you want to testify / For the life - Virginia Woolf. go and investigate whether air like: “We got the creatures and don’t think it is such an extreme or new. Ever since “Revolution that’s been deleted / Sing, like a fryers are worth the hype or not, we got no place to go / We’re statement to say that the emo and Radio,” Green Day has begun to rebel’s lullaby /Under the stars With the pandemic nearing through looking at the pros and its one-year anniversary, I’ve cons. learned a lot of things. But one Pros: of the most important lessons Healthy Alternative: I’ve learned is that food is my As mentioned in the Why we’ve spun back to vinyl best friend, and that the right paragraph above, the process Kyle Makkas Most would write this off as because regardless of the quality cassettes may also include these to stare at the cover or watch food will never let me down. of frying foods in an air fryer Arts Writer nostalgia, but that doesn’t quite of the product, you always know things, but they’ll be condensed the vinyl go round and round, This quarantine has turned a lot is quite simple and it requires The current popularity of make sense. CDs began replacing what you’re going to get. Not and altered to fit the smaller transfixing you in the process. It of non-chefs into chefs, and I a minimum amount of oil. vinyl records doesn’t seem to vinyl in the 1980s, and many everyone likes the crackling medium. You get both the audio can be an experience, and that’s think a big part of the boredom at Therefore, a lot of people make any sense. As a species, record buyers in the modern day sound records make, but at least and visual components of music. worth the $25 you bought it for. home plays an important role in prefer the air fryer over any humanity is defined by progress. weren’t even born then. There record companies aren’t looking While the music plays, feel free that. In addition to the boredom, other kitchen tool, because they Instead of just settling for what are also those who would say to upgrade their product every comes one of the easiest to use consider it to be a healthier we had, we sought to find that it has something to do with year or so until you’re forced to UMB JAPANESE PROGRAM kitchen tools, which is the Air option. improvements so that our lives the sound. People welcome the buy your favorite album again Fryer. As of June 27, 2020, Simple to use: could be more convenient. This crackle that can be heard in because your copy’s been made nearly 12 million air fryers have Honestly, I think one of the focus on the ‘new’ is stronger between songs and find a warmth obsolete. If I buy a record today, been sold throughout the past main reasons why it’s so popular than ever: Even phones, which in the audio that supposedly I could keep it for fifty years, ⽇本語読書クラブ three years. (1). Of course, we amongst the Gen Z group during had a pretty singular and can’t be replicated. That doesn’t playing it whenever I felt like it. are now in the year 2021, and the time of the pandemic is that straightforward purpose for quite ring true either. Most There’s also a collectability air fryers are still being sold. So, it doesn’t require much effort. the entirety of the twentieth people like music, but would to vinyls that streaming just BOOK CLUB I am not aware of the updated No preheating, no greasing the century, are constantly being most people go out of their way can’t provide. Record collectors numbers, but I am sure they are pan, nothing. Just simply putting redesigned and tinkered with. to pay roughly $25 for an album keep crates worth of albums that SPRING 2021 a lot higher than 12 million. whatever you want to heat/fry So, logic would dictate that old because of “warmth?” Spotify they’ve bought over the years. Regardless of the numbers, or bake in the air fryer for the technology would have no place Premium can give you access Regardless of the inconvenience Meeting ID: 970 3890 7639 we are not here to discuss the required timing. in the modern world. Then how to thousands of albums for less of having to lift that weight every numbers of air fryers being Quick to Use: have vinyls become a common money than one physical release, once in a while, there’s a real Passcode: japan sold, but rather why they are so On top of it not requiring a technology again? so, economically speaking, that appeal to such mass collections. popular nowadays compared to lot of effort to use, it also doesn’t Vinyl records, thought to just doesn’t make sense. Flipping through old vinyls can back then, and are they really require a lot of time, another be outdated a few decades ago, The answer lies somewhere remind their owners of where EVERY WEDNESDAY 3-4 PM worth all of the hype? reason why it’s so popular have reasserted themselves in the else. Admittedly, I am they bought them, the places *Except 3/17 Before delving too much amongst the younger generations. modern music market. Despite speculating without any hard they took them, or simply where Get together and read books in silence. into the topic and listing the Not all of the recipes require Woman selecting the “air fry” setting on a toaster oven. Photo by Dom Ferreira / Mass Media Staff. the convenience and affordability evidence, but I think there are a they were in life when they first Japanese digital books are available for ALL levels! pros and cons of the air fryer, preheating the air fryer, and if of streaming services like Spotify few answers lying in plain sight. saw it on a shelf in a record Non-Japanese book readers are also welcome! let’s see what exactly an air one recipe does, then it doesn’t be on the counter or in a closet. basket. We established the fact I don’t know if anyone else has and Soundcloud, record sales So, put the needle on the record, store. Looking up an album fryer is, and what it does. The take a long time to preheat like Capacity: that some air fryers can’t hold a had this issue, but when baking have been getting stronger and and let’s get this started. on YouTube is certainly more air fryer in all of its simplicity the oven. Moreover the process When I say capacity, I high capacity, there also some fries in the oven, I’ve never stronger. Last year, they outsold First, I think this interest convenient, but it just can’t bring is a machine that, contrary to of frying the food is also pretty mean how much it can hold foods that simply don’t fit into achieved the crispy consistency CDs for the first time in decades, in older technology directly with it the same sentimentality. its name, doesn’t exactly fry quick. So, it’s safe to say that air or how much space the basket the air fryer or can get stuck that I have achieved when making up sixty two percent of comes from the focus on ‘new’ Lastly, vinyl records are a the foods. But it certainly does fryers are time effective. has. Despite its large size, most within the air fryer making the making them in an air fryer. Let all physical music revenue at the mentioned earlier. If someone complete celebration of buying make them a lot crispier than if Cons: air fryers cannot hold a high process of cleaning a bit more me know what you guys think time (September 2020). There’s were to buy a high-quality media that you can hold in your they were baked in an oven (at Takes up space: capacity. Therefore whatever difficult than it is. about the situation, and whether even an annual record day, smartphone now, they’d do so hands. An album is more than least in my opinion). There are One thing about an air fryer you want to cook will have to be My family and I have had you think air fryers are overrated. where record stores all across knowing that their purchase just its music. There is the cover, a lot of compartments within an or at least the one that my family cooked in batches, instead of all our air fryer for a couple of the country sell special releases. will be made obsolete in a few the back-cover, linear notes, and air fryer that make these foods and I have, is that they are pretty at once. months now. Personally, I prefer

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Katrina Sanville feminine hobbies, or “quirky” Matthew Reiad ETF Awards, ARK was awarded Active ETF Arts Writer and “different” because of their Opinions Editor of the Year. (4) Cathie Wood’s leadership hobbies. of the ETF has also garnered some personal Turn on the TV or go to the While this doesn’t seem so bad When you think of the world’s greatest accolades as well. movies, and there will usually be at first, giving those who didn’t fit investors, plenty of names come to mind. As Bloomberg Opinions writes, some sort of trope or stereotype put in with the traditional thin, pretty, Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, or Mark Cuban “Wood beat every stock picker by betting onto the characters in that media. blondes that are seen in mainstream are some of the world’s most famous on the innovators in DNA development Whether these stereotypes are the media an outlet, it quickly morphed investors. However, there is a much less who are rescuing the world from the global bimbo or the himbo, the “I’m not into a way for men to pit women famous person who may be one of the pandemic.” (5) Cathie Wood’s extremely like other girls” mentality, or a against each other, and to fuel world’s smartest and savviest investors of smart stock picks have garnered attention token minority, these archetypes women’s’ internalized misogyny our generation. Although not a household from financial media across the United have become engraved in society. due to low self-esteem. As Fionce name yet, Cathie Wood is arguably one of the States. Many financial analysts have even However, these tropes and Siow of The Daily Clog writes: greatest investors of the modern age. Cathie compared her to the stock genius Warren stereotypes can sometimes do more “Each utterance was another Wood’s investments in the stock market this Buffet. Wood’s stock’s intelligence has harm than good, especially towards protective layer against confronting past year has outperformed the huge majority garnered attention from the financial media the young audiences consuming the true source of the problem: of investors and her following has been ever- as well as regular retail investors. this media. my low self-esteem and crippling growing. So, who is Cathie Wood? Cathie Wood’s ARK ETFs are some In the late 1990s and early insecurity. In an effort to elevate Cathie Wood has spent her entire of the best performing ETFs on the stock 2000s, the media saw a rise in my self-worth, I sought to tear other career in the field of economics and finance. market and her success in the stock market classic tropes that have become so girls down.” However, her recent endeavors into investing comes down to her aggressive and “bullish” set in society today that they almost For girls who want to express have garnered a great deal of attention positions on risky companies such as Tesla. feel normal. As movies and books themselves in a traditionally from the finance world. Cathie Wood is (A bullish investor, also known as a bull, targeted towards teens began to feminine way, much like Hazel’s the CEO and founder of ARK Investment believes that the price of one or more securities gain popularity, the stereotypes friend, they may feel lesser than Management. Her Investment Management will rise.) (6) Wood’s smart positions have these books and movies pushed or less intelligent than the girls firm currently boasts $29 billion assets under made her ETF have incredible gains despite also gained popularity as well. A who enjoy books and “alternative” management. (As of Oct. 13, 2020) (1) The a stock market that was underperforming as clear example of this would be interests. As the media pushes main ETF she founded, Ark Innovation Fund, a result of the pandemic. Like the STEM the plethora of stereotypes pushed characters that “aren’t like other focuses on “disruptive innovation”. Meaning field, the finance field is lacking in female in Mean Girls where the dumb girls,” and puts down girls with innovation that disrupts the current economic representation. Cathie Wood’s impressive blonde, the overly flamboyant gay feminine interests, the girls with status quo. According to Forbes, “Ark success in the stock market is paving the best friend, and a handful of racial these feminine interests will begin Innovation Fund has returned an average way for future female financial investors. stereotypes had been accepted and to feel as though that their interests of nearly 40 percent annually over the past Historically, the stock market was reserved even laughed at by the viewers of are ridiculous and that they are five years.” (2) As the CEO of an exchange- for white, rich, white men, however, with the the movie. “trying too hard.” traded fund, Wood and her team pick stocks rise of online, free stock trading, everyday There are always the In contrast to these girls, in order to help their ETF perform well on the investors, men or women, white or black, drawbacks to these tropes, though, though, are the bimbos. They’re stock market. can get in on the action. Cathie Wood’s especially on their influence on everything the “other girls” hated Her ETFs has some of the most achievements will pave the way for millions society. When young adult fiction and didn’t want to be—dumb, innovative companies on the entire stock Cathie Wood of ARK. Photo courtesy of South China Morning Post of women to make money trading on the began to boom in the early 2000s blonde, popular, and pretty. market. A complete list of the ETF’s holdings stock market, and that is something we and gave rise to characters such as However, with characters like Cher can be found here: https://ark-funds.com/ the ETF include Tesla, Square, Shopify, and made it one of the best performing ETFs on should all be celebrating. Bella Swan of “Twilight,” Katniss from “Clueless,” Brittany from arkk. Some of the notable stocks held by Zoom. (3) The ETF’s risky stock picks have the market. At The Mutual Fund Industry and Everdeen from “The Hunger “Glee,” and Karen from “Mean Games,” and Clary Fray of “The Girls,” the bimbo has been seen Mortal Instruments,” so too did the as an insult rather than its male Manic pixie dream girl. Illustration by Delaney Hooper / Mass Media Staff. “I’m not like other girls” mentality. counterpart, the himbo, which often Giselle in “Enchanted” for a more trope is all over our screens. These body language, influence racial How to buy cryptocurrency Growing up, young girls have had can have a positive connotation. straight-forward version, as well characters give developing boys biases for white viewers.” this harmful mindset pushed onto Himbos, like Disney’s “Hercules,” as Alaska Young in John Green’s the idea that the people they date But, what about the characters Matthew Reiad allow you to enter a sector without be a major factor in the movement them, with even characters like are seen instead as kind-hearted “Looking for Alaska,” and Ramona can be changed out as easily as the who defy the tropes, and even Opinions Editor having to pick specific stocks. of stocks, the BUZZ ETF could Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” and muscular men, who are usually Flowers from “Scott Pilgrim” for weather. Casanovas barely receive counteract them? Elle Woods from The opinions which follow Here are my top picks for ETFs, or most definitely be a good play for perpetuating this mindset in their a bit dim, but are nevertheless seen a more subdued and played down a second glance from society for Legally Blonde breaks out of the are written for informational and types of ETFs, that I see as having the upcoming year. youngest years. As young girls as something to strive for or strive version of this trope. MPDGs exist their flirtatious attitudes; however “dumb blonde” stereotype that most educational purposes only, and high growth potential and being Inverse ETFs became older, they were exposed to to have. for the sole purpose of creating a when women behave in such a way, of the characters put on her, only to they are not meant to provide interesting to maybe buy. Have you ever thought to a new genre of literature, and with There are also the tropes fantasy for men of a woman who they’re seen as promiscuous. turn around and be valedictorian specific recommendations for ARK ETFs yourself: How can I make money it, a new genre of girls to idolize. created to give men an unrealistic is strictly focused on helping them Beyond gender, these tropes of her graduating class. “The Suite any individual or on any specific ARK ETF are a number of when the market crashes? Well, Characters like Hazel Grace ideal for women. The Manic Pixie grow, rather than the woman being also impact how races are seen by Life of Zack and Cody” plays security or investment. This different ETFs managed by ARK you can, by purchasing something Lancaster from “The Fault in Our Dream Girl, or MPDG, is a clear their own person and having a society. The smart Asian, the sassy with this as well, where Maddie article is only intended to provide Investment Management LLC. called an Inverse ETF. According Stars,” who scoffed at the idea of example of this, and the trope life outside of the man. As Hugo Black woman, the Latinx character (the blonde) was the smart one, educational information about the There are several ARK ETFs that to Investopedia, “An inverse ETF buying shoes and going shopping in has existed since writing itself Scwyzer of The Atlantic writes: being seen strictly for their sex and London, who was Asian, was financial industry. are extremely interesting and have is an exchange traded fund (ETF) favor of staying home and reading a began. The MPDG exists for the “In art as well as life, the appeal (such as the infamous an airhead focused on fashion. If you are a retail investor, a high potential. Particular ARK constructed by using various book, had been the prime example sole purpose of brightening up the Manic Pixie Dream Girl ideal exists pool boy and rich White woman Alyssa Greene from “The Prom” then you have plenty of options ETFs that are worth looking at derivatives to profit from a decline of this. Hazel, as well as many other dull, boring existence of the male because too many men remain affair trope)—the list seems to be and Lily from “Dash and Lily” regarding what type of asset class include ARK Next Generation in the value of an underlying girls who mirrored her, thought main character, usually with her intimidated by women who will not endless. These characters often break away from their respective you might want to buy. Maybe Internet, ARK Genomic Revolution benchmark. Investing in inverse they had been better than the girls ‘quirky’ personality and beautiful revolve their lives around our needs take a backseat to the usually racial stereotypes as well, and pave you’ll buy a call or put option. ETF, ARK Autonomous ETFs is similar to holding various who participated in traditionally looks. Think characters such as and our growth.” White, usually thin, and usually the way for a new generation of Maybe you’ll buy a stock of your Technology & Robotics, and ARK short positions, which involve These tropes do not only more traditionally attractive main representation on screen. Alyssa favorite company, such as Apple Fintech Innovation. Each of these borrowing securities and selling apply to women, though, and also character in order to be their had been soft-spoken, stressed, and or Starbucks. Maybe you’ll buy ETFs tracks a particular sector that them with the hope of repurchasing affect men. From a young age, token best friend. Even children’s academically driven, and Lily was a dividend stock, so you can get aims to disrupt the current market them at a lower price.” (3) When boys are exposed to characters television seems to be continuing optimistic, romantic, and seemed paid to hold the stock. For the they are in. Although many of these looking to buy an inverse ETF, like superheroes, Indiana Jones, to push these tropes onto young to be focused on her creative stable, long-term investor, ETFs companies within the ETF are yet you may want to buy a 1x, 2x, or Han Solo, and countless others audiences, as seen with Disney hobbies rather than her academic may provide stability while also to be profitable and report losses 3x, exposure, which increases your that fight the villain and get the Channel characters like Raven ones. While it may seem obvious allowing you to get exposure into year after year, it is only a matter of risks but also increases potential girl with ease. These ‘tough guy’ from “That’s So Raven,” Roxy to develop a character outside of an economic sector that you’d like time before these companies begin reward. Some notable inverse ETFs characters rarely, if ever, showed from “Hannah Montana,” and Ivy their stereotypes, finding characters to invest into. to be profitable. include ProShares UltraPro Short emotion beyond rage and joy, and and her mom from “Good Luck like this can be harder than one may According to Investopedia, VanEck Vectors Social QQQ ETF, ProShares Short S&P as young boys grew up and grew to Charlie,” who all fall into the ‘sassy think. an ETF is “a type of security Sentiment 500, and Direxion Daily S&P 500 idolize these men, they too began Black woman’ stereotype. Not only Whether they’re gendered or that tracks an index, sector, This ETF, which just went Bear 3X Shares. You can find a full to develop these traits and feed into does this possibly influence young racial, tropes and stereotypes have commodity, or other asset, but live last week, tracks social media list of inverse ETFs here. the toxic standards of masculinity viewers of color into believing that become a prevalent part of the which can be purchased or sold mentions of stocks and compiles the While this is by no means that society tends to idolize. they too need to look and act like media. While some of these tropes on a stock exchange the same as a 75 most popular stocks in any given an exhaustive list of notable When these boys get older, this in order to fit societal norms, can be fun, more often than not, regular stock.” (1) There are many year. According to CNBC, “The ETFs, these are three ETFs that I their focus tends to shift towards but it continues to enforce the biases they can be harmful to the subgroup different types of ETFs. 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in an intramural basketball game, and they still may not get Why UMass Boston needs a new the desired result. Yet they will still show up for their next game, and they give it another shot to try to win, teaching them valuable skills of resilience and coping with failure. recreational center The chancellor’s vision for the future of UMass Boston can certainly be achieved, but it will not be achieved until John Tesson the state of its recreational resources is addressed. Given Contributing Writer the importance of recreational amenities to a school and its students, and considering the current state and accessibility of vital resources like the basketball courts, the BFC, and the intramurals fields, it is my belief, as the Athletics and Recreation Officer of the Undergraduate Student Government at UMass Boston, that the construction of a completely new recreational facility is a necessity for the future of the university. That is why I have started a petition which outlines a proposal for a new recreational building at UMass Boston. If you would like to sign this petition in support of the fight for better recreation amenities, you can find the link below this article, or on my Instagram page, @ johntesson. If you would like to reach out and discuss the petition, you can email me at [email protected]. https://www.change.org/build-a-new-rec-building-at- umass-boston References [1] “The University.” University of Massachusetts Boston, www.umb.edu/the_university/chancellor/ communications/lets_keep_the_conversation_going [2] Milton, Paul R., et al. “Recreate and Retain: How Entrance Into a Campus Recreation Facility Impacts The wind carries the USA flag outside of the empty Athletic Center. Photo by Shanarah Bargan / Mass Media Staff. Retention.” Recreational Sports Journal, vol. 44, no. 2, 2020, pp. 90-91., doi:10.1177/1558866120964818. recreational resource like the basketball court by athletics While those who are experienced gym-lovers may go about [3] Guan, Shu-Sha Angie, et al. “Sleep, Stress, or teams means that most of the student body is restricted from their workout regardless of obstacles, people who are new to Social Support?: Exploring the Mechanisms That Explain using it, providing a considerable barrier to the health of working out can be intimidated by the number of people, and the Relationship between Student Recreation Center Use and many of our students. thus discouraged from using a school recreational resource. Well-Being.” Journal of American College Health, vol. 68, This may not seem like a big deal, but it is important Intramural and club sports are also negatively affected no. 2, 2018, pp. 130., doi:10.1080/07448481.2018.1535493. to remember the nature of the student body at UMass by the lack of accessibility of basic recreational resources, [4] Milton, Paul R., et al. “Recreate and Retain: Boston. There are a lot of commuters, and most students as intramural sports that require a field are forced to play How Entrance Into a Campus Recreation Facility Impacts have personal responsibilities outside of school like work or off-campus, meaning students must find transportation and Retention.” Recreational Sports Journal, vol. 44, no. 2, 2020, family obligations that take up considerable chunks of time. fit the extra time of transportation into their already busy pp. 91., doi:10.1177/1558866120964818. Thus, for many students, the courts not being accessible for schedules. Intramural sports are another recreational activity [5] Blumenthal, Kent J. “Collegiate Recreational hours means that they have missed out on their chance to that should be as easy to access for students as possible, Sports: Pivotal Players in Student Success.” Planning For participate recreationally before they left campus for the day. due to their social aspect, as well as their importance when Higher Education, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 56, 2009. Given that teams usually practice at the same time every day, considering personal development. [6] Dyk, Chad Van, and W. James Weese. “The if a student cannot fit their schedule around the available Intramurals provide another avenue for students to grow Undeniable Role That Campus Recreation Programs Can court times, they have basically been robbed of participating personally, particularly with their leadership abilities, ability Play in Increasing Indigenous Student Engagement and in a recreational activity they should have access to. to persist, life goals, and overall confidence. Since recreation Retention.” Recreational Sports Journal, vol. 43, no. 2, 2019, The Beacon Fitness Center may pose even more is often student-led, recreational activities like intramural or pp. 131., doi:10.1177/1558866119885191. roadblocks to accessibility than the basketball courts. club sports represent a way for students to gain valuable [7] Blumenthal, Kent J. “Collegiate Recreational Unfortunately, the BFC is far too small and is thus leadership skills [8]. Having to work together as a team to Sports: Pivotal Players in Student Success.” Planning For overcrowded for a school of 16,000, making participation solve a problem, come back when losing to win a game, Higher Education, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 56, 2009. less enticing than it should be, and thus making it harder or even just to schedule and agree on a date and time for [8] Blumenthal, Kent J. “Collegiate Recreational for more students to get involved on campus. The Beacon practice, students are developing the resilience and personal Sports: Pivotal Players in Student Success.” Planning For Fitness Center, probably the most popular recreational responsibility that their lives post-college will require. The Higher Education, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 56, 2009. The Beacons Ice Rink doors remain closed this season. Photo by Shanarah Bargan / Mass Media Staff. resource at UMass Boston, is overcrowded to the point ability for a student to respond to a bad call in the heat [9] Milton, Paul R., et al. “Recreate and Retain: where it is hard to get a workout in from the hours of 10a.m. of a game, or the harsh reality of coping with a bad loss, How Entrance Into a Campus Recreation Facility Impacts UMass Boston is the only public university in the city of otherwise may never have been realized, and growing both as who are still figuring themselves out, and this makes the to 5 p.m. Anyone who has tried to work out during those prepares students to better handle the disappointment that Retention.” Recreational Sports Journal, vol. 44, no. 2, 2020, Boston. The school represents an affordable route for many students and as people. By being engaged with a community prospect of a non-committal activity like pickup basketball hours can attest to how overcrowded the fitness center is. will inevitably come in their future [9]. One can give their all pp. 90-91., doi:10.1177/1558866120964818. students across the world to continue their education after at a school campus such as recreation, students develop much more enticing than more committal extracurriculars. Students high school while being in one of the most vibrant cities in more motivation to do well at that university, which makes recognize the importance of extracurriculars, specifically the United States. The student body is grateful to be under them much more likely to stay at that university. recreation-based extracurriculars, and are factoring the the leadership of new chancellor Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, Improved recreational facilities will motivate more importance of recreational facilities into their decision of who acknowledges the importance of diversity, inclusion, students to use them, which will make more students involved where to go to school and whether they should continue and student engagement. The Chancellor is committed to on campus, which in turn will make the students healthier, attending a school. A 2014 study surveying over 33,000 leading UMass Boston in its “becoming a leading anti-racist which will aid in their personal development and academic college students identified that 74 percent of students said and health-promoting public research university” [1]. While success. The physical benefits of recreational activities are that the recreation facilities at a school played a role in their I do not doubt the Chancellor’s vision for our university, widely known, but what is often overlooked are the benefits decision to keep attending a university [6]. Another 2006 the current recreational amenities at UMass Boston pose a to mental health and overall student success that are linked study from the APPA Center for Facilities Research found serious threat to the University’s ability to realize this vision. to recreational activities. Students who are involved in that nearly one-third of college applicants, 32.9 percent, said Recreational activities are one of the most important things recreational activities at their school have been shown to that it was important to see a school’s recreational facilities about any university, especially UMass Boston. The health experience an increase in the quality of sleep they get, which before choosing to attend.[7] benefits and contribution to campus culture are undeniable, leads to further health benefits like increased energy [3]. The current recreational amenities at UMass Boston, yet vital resources like the basketball court and the Beacon What is even more enticing is that through involvement in unfortunately, pose many roadblocks to student participation. Fitness Center are hard to access due to either athletics teams recreation, students will increase their social engagement The Clark Athletic Center is home to 18 athletics teams, using the space or overcrowding, and intramural teams face and interaction, and thus have more chance of forming yet it is also home to one of the most popular and important accessibility challenges given that fields are located off- meaningful relationships [4]. This all means that students are recreational resources for UMass Boston students: the campus. getting an increased sense of belonging, which makes them basketball courts. Walk through Clark at any time past 10 The main function of a university is to help its students more attached emotionally to the school, and thus makes a.m., and there are usually multiple intense, full-court, sweat- develop personally, as well as academically. Academic them want to succeed more at the school academically and inducing five-on-five games being run, usually until the courts development comes in the classroom, but the development of personally, both for themselves and the community they have are closed. However, for as popular as the courts are, most of well-intentioned and purposeful members of society comes found. the student body is often restricted from using them due to from outside of the classroom. Students venture out to try new Recreational amenities and activities are especially the fact that multiple sports teams practice on the courts daily. things, testing their abilities in the many different fields and important to UMass Boston’s extracurriculars because they The men’s and the women’s basketball teams practice communities that are typically centralized within a university represent the easiest way for a student to get involved and every day, with their seasons lasting practically the entire [2]. One of the best avenues for personal development at any interact with other students at UMass Boston. This is because school year, from mid-October through mid-March. Both college is through extracurriculars, especially recreation- recreational activities are a way for students to participate in teams practice every day, but only one will use the court at based extracurriculars like using the school fitness center. an activity that interests them, like an intramural sport, but a time, meaning that the courts are reserved for basketball Through the pursuit of an interest, a student who works without significant distraction from academics and without practice at least a couple of hours every day. The courts are out at the Beacon Fitness Center is surrounded by other the long-term commitment of other extracurriculars [5]. restricted for other teams as well, as the volleyball team students who love to work out as well. When in an environment This is why recreational amenities play such a big factor practices on the basketball court, and many other outdoor like this, the shared interest of a recreational activity unites in whether a student will attend a school or continue attending teams like soccer, baseball, and softball will practice on the The 2019 dorm residents take a large group selfie at the 2nd annual UMass Boston Playfair. Photo by Shanarah Bargan/ Mass Media Staff. people from all different walks of life, creating bonds that a school. College students are predominantly young adults court if there is inclement weather. The constant use of a vital