Marymount Manhattan College’s Student Newspaper Volume 20, Issue 3 October 10, 2017 MMC’s inagural Griffins Give Day By Jessie Fillare Features Editor

On Wednesday, October 11, Marymount Manhattan College will be bustling with excitement and school spirit. This will be the debut of Griffins Give Day, where alumni, parents, friends, and Grif- fins will unite together to make a difference for MMC. On this spe- cial day, no gift size is too small, and no amount of school pride is too much. Any and all support can make a difference in students’ lives. Hosted by MMC’s Office of Institutional Advancement, Grif- fins Give is this year replacing the Phonathon program, where a group of students would call parents and alumni to inquire about charitable donations to the College. Phona- thon happened once each semester and last for a number of weeks. This year, the IA office decided to switch things up a bit and try out just one day of giving instead to increase Photo from Carly Lynch both impact and school pride. Oth- er college campuses around the utation. And as students, I’m sure ing the phone bank for the day. A internship services, facility im- country host similar days of giving many of us take pride in our edu- group of 8 student callers will be provements, campus technology, that have resulted in great success. cation and where we go to school, calling parents and alumni to noti- student events, and more. All gifts “Being an alum, I want- and would wish for future students fy them of the giving day and how made on October 11, 2017, between ed to see more school spirit, and to share our same opportunities much their donation can really 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. EDT, I would like people to know what and for the College to have even count for on this unique day. There will count toward the giving day. tuition covers and what philan- more to offer as the years progress. will even be faculty and alumni This day is a fantastic opportunity thropy covers in terms of school There will be several fun calling as well! MMC faculty will for MMC Griffins, whether a- cur funding,” shared Kristen An- activities happening during the be phoning alumni within the ma- rent student, alum, or parent, to derson ’08, Director of Alumni day at MMC! There will be a jor they teach, such as a Business come together and show a surge Relations at MMC. Bake Sale hosted by the Senior Professor calling a list of pride for the college. Be sure Most don’t know that tuition Marshals where all proceeds will of Business alumni. to wear blue and/or MMC gear paid by students only covers 62% go towards this year’s Senior Class There will be 2 special on October 11 to show your sup- of the costs for the college to run. Gift. Near the security desk by challenges happening, too. A chal- port and post about your gift on That large gap that tuition doesn’t the 71st Street entrance will be lenge gift is a contribution that a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram cover means that MMC is depen- a photo booth (and who doesn’t donor has made that has a condi- using the hashtag #griffinsgive. dent on donors to offer their gen- love a good photo booth), and in tion attached to it, with the goal of The voices of the MMC erous assistance in filling the gap. the Commons will be a fun game inspiring increased participation. community will be sure to make MMC offers a number for all to participate in One challenge is that an anony- an enormous difference on Griffins of scholarships to students and and win prizes. mous donor has agreed to donate Give Day and ultimately make it a the College wishes to contin- There will also be a big se- $5,000 if 25 gifts are received be- memorable day in MMC history. ue each year to offer that finan- cret surprise happening in the tween the hours of 9am-12pm. cial assistance to students and Commons during the afternoon, If every student were to keep tuition as low as possible. so be sure to make your way over give $1.00 on Griffins Give Day, Another reason to consider there on Wednesday to see what there would be 100% participation giving is that an MMC diploma is happens! Finally, a scavenger hunt and nearly $2,000 in donations. “an investment in your future.” By around the school will occur where All donations will support MMC’s giving back, we are all protecting more prizes will be handed out. greatest areas of need, which in- this investment and MMC’s rep- The IA office will be host- clude areas like scholarship funds,

Be a part of the National Coming Discount Inside this issue... Carson Review! Out Day! Tickets! Page 3 Pages 6 and 7 Page 12 Page 2 MMC’s The Monitor Letter from the Editor

Hello, Thanks so much for taking the time to read our third issue this academic year. In the previous issue, there were some errors made. We want to thank and apologize to Blended Magazine for accidentally crediting their photo incorrectly. The cover page from the previous is- sue used a photo of theirs, and we thank them for it. I wanted to touch on some feedback I received from the last issue. Regarding the article about partisanship, there is another side to tell, and we hope to have an oppertunity in the future to extend the conver- sation to the other side of the spectrum. This issue covers a pretty wide variety of topics, and I hope you en- joy. Best, Court Blackman MMC’s The Monitor MMC News Page 3 The Carson Review and how to be apart of it By Sara Murphy ‘20 submissions of work it receives to If you are interested in be- There are also several liter- Staff Writer the editors that review these sub- ing a part of this board, but don’t ary awards granted every volume missions. The class that serves as have the time or credits avail- to exceptional pieces in each cate- You may have noticed a re- the editing board, CRW 310: Liter- able to take this class, you can gory. The awards are all named for curring email in your inbox from ary Magazine Publishing, is open also consider attending the ed- former faculty members, and are the Carson Review, requesting sub- to all majors with only the prereq- iting board meetings. Meeting the Joseph P. Clancy Award in Po- missions. Now, if you’re interested uisite of WRIT 102 or 201 and one times will be in upcoming e-mails. etry, the Dymphna Leonard Award in submitting your work or getting previous creative writing course. If If you want to submit, all submis- for Fiction, and the John Costel- involved, hopefully you’ve read any student is interested in pub- sions must be word-processed and lo Award for Creative Nonfiction. over those e-mails, took the infor- lishing, they can learn and engage sent via email as one document. All Along with these awards, mation to heart, and have start- in all the steps of creating and pre- works should have page numbers there is also a contest for the cov- ed considering what you’d like to senting a literary arts journal. As listed. Fiction and nonfiction prose er art of the Carson Review, com- do. If you haven’t, I highly suggest it states on the Carson Review’s should be double-spaced, while po- plete with a prize. The editing you read it and not just skim and web page, “the job involves con- etry should be single-spaced. When board will choose the winning skip over it like every other e-mail tinuing the tradition of the journal submitting, please include a cover photograph, which will appear on that doesn’t immediately catch while providing a fresh perspective sheet with your name, email ad- the cover of the journal. All pho- your eye, or you can read more on what the journal can become.” dress, phone number, and the title tographs should be in .JPG for- here about how to get involved! As a member of the Lit- and genre of the piece. Your name mat. You may submit up to five The Carson Review is an erary Magazine Publishing class, shouldn’t be on any page other separate photographs, and they annual literary journal published student Jessica Heck said, “The than your cover page, so that the must be previously unpublished. every spring by Marymount Man- Carson Review brings an invit- board can review each piece unbi- Don’t forget, the dead- hattan College’s creative writing de- ing variety of poetry, fiction, and asedly! You can even submit mul- line for all submissions is partment. Previously titled the “Ma- nonfiction to life. The easy-to- tiple genres, including up to three Wednesday, November 1, 2017! rymount Manhattan Review” until read literary magazine showcases poems, one work of fiction, and If you’re interested in sub- just last year, The Carson Review some of the most talented writers one work of creative non-fiction, mitting, or just want to know is focused entirely on the student that Marymount Manhattan has but all work must be unpublished. more, there’s a wide variety of body and relies on student work, to offer. It’s one of the most aes- Send all submissions to car- ways to get involved in this proj- suggestions, and submissions. thetically pleasing literary maga- [email protected], and if you ect! Don’t hesitate to join the edit- The Carson Review is an en- zines I’ve read with its intriguing have any questions, direct them to ing board, submit, make any sug- tirely student-run project, from the and beautiful choice in cover art.” [email protected], the advisor. gestions, or ask further questions.

Graphic by Camille Bourne Page 4 Student Voices MMC’s The Monitor United States: United we stand, or kneel? By Jennifer Blake versy began back in 2016. Colin President has taken to Twitter to Lastly, they are protesting the Kaepernick, acclaimed player of bash these players and defaming criminal justice system that has Staff Writer the 49ers, started to protest police them of their credibility. Such a left people of color with little hope The National Football brutality and inequality that peo- tasteless act that truly does not and faith. The national anthem League (NFL) is a multi-billion dol- ple of color face. During this time, consider the oth- just so happens to be lar industry. With popular culture there were many racially target- er side of this argument. the mode of protest. stars like Tim Tebow to Tom Brady, ed events occurring. Kaepernick By taking a knee, players “To say players are pro- even non-sports fans acknowl- chose to first sit for the national are not intending to disrespect the testing because of the flag, is like edge having some level of NFL anthem. He later chose to alter his country, our military, or our vet- saying Rosa Parks protest- knowledge. Football season is gear- resistance by taking a knee. His ac- erans. These players, majority of ed because of public trans- ing up to start full throttle, as pro- tion created a large conversation. whom are of color, have grown portation.” --Unknown fessional football players are im- Kaepernick was considered a rising up in an oppressed society. As a Throughout this ever-de- mersed into another season. From star in his field. After he showed white woman, I cannot say that I veloping story, it is crucial to iden- jerseys to tattoos and car decals, his stance on important topics, he understand their journey through tify that these players do have the being a football fan derives from was booted off the team. He still re- oppression. However, I can say constitutional right to choose how some undying form of loyalty. Fans mains a free agent to this day. No that I do understand their right to they salute the flag. If they choose gather around a television and team wants to sign him, in fear of feel such a way. With tragic stories to kneel, they have the right to travel across the states to cheer on receiving backlash from fans who like Trayvon Martin to Eric Gar- do so. On the opposite end of their favorite teams. With all this support to build this bil- ner and beyond, it is apparent that the spectrum, it is clear that they popularity, would it be comprehen- lion dollar industry. there is still an underlying are well-paid and idolized play- sible to wonder if the NFL is at risk According to Eric Reid, who backbone of racism left with- ers who fans may feel are obli- of losing it all? One knee pressed protested with Kaepernick over in this country. It is one that gated to show a level of respect. upon a clean field. A large Amer- the years, players wanted to “use taints our relationship with As the season continues, ican flag draped across the field. their platform, provided by being the authorities, with our com- fans should expect to see a variety Fans singing along, “And the home, professional athletes in the NFL, munities, and with ourselves. of players kneeling or saluting of the brave.” A sudden kneel, to speak for those who are voice- NFL players are protesting during the national anthem. There and football season as we know less.” This reasoning emphasizes the systemic oppression against will continue to be an immense it, is at risk of changing forever. why players are deciding to take a people of color, that has been a media following, as this sto- Or maybe, it isn’t quite so knee during the national anthem. continuous battle within this coun- ry has brought up many sudden. Football season kicked off It is in actual stark contrast try. They are protesting the po- controversial aspects. to a very controversial start. How- to what the media has been per- lice brutality that has left African ever, the true start of this contro- ceiving it as: disrespect. Even our American communities battered.

Photo from CBS News MMC’s The Monitor Music Page 5 Actor Michael Cera releases new single

By Julia Dunford several times in one day, the two dom, isn’t new to Cera at all; In Mark Wahlberg, Beyonce, Lady struck up a conversation at a bar. fact, it’s a hobby that has spanned Gaga, Ice Cube, and Harry Styles Guest Writer In an interview with Roll- his entire life. Growing up, Cera just to name a few. Actor/musi- A pleasant surprise awaited ing Stone, Sharon Van Etten says, played the bass guitar (a skill cians, while small in comparison, the internet on September 25; Mi- “[Michael and I] started talking that benefited him well while aren’t as rare as one may think. chael Cera dropped a single. The about how he’s been doing mu- playing a bass guitarist in Ed- Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore, 29-year-old actor is best known for sic and looking for a place to play gar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs The Scott Pilgrim vs The World) heads his roles in beloved TV shows and piano...And I told him, ‘Well, I World). In 2014, Cera quietly the band Coconut Records. Ac- movies. He was Jason Bateman’s actually have a piano in my space, self-released an 18 track album tress Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, gawky son in Arrested Develop- and I just got the space a week ago.’” on Bandcamp titled true that - an 500 Days of Summer) makes up ment, Jonah Hill’s straight-laced The song was created for instrumental mix that is one the second half of the indie-folk friend in Superbad, Ellen Page’s Dina, a Sundance-award winning part folk and two parts jazz. Crit- band, She & Him. When he isn’t baby-daddy in Juno, and James documentary by Antonio Santi- ics deemed the album as “pretty directing and starring in Atlan- Franco’s coked-up party guest ni and Dan Sickles, which chron- good” if not a bit lengthy. Despite ta, Donald Glover performs under in This is the End. What he’s not icles the budding relationship the positive reviews of both the stage name Childish Gam- known for is his musical career. of a quirky, 49-year-old woman the album and single, Mi- bino. And, just three days be- Cera teamed up with in- named Dina Buno and her fiance chael Cera believes there’s a fore Michael Cera and Sharon die-musician, Sharon Van Etten, Scott Levin. Not only will “Best I stigma on actor/musicians. Van Etten dropped their single, to create “Best I Can” – a pep- Can” be featured in the end credits, “There’s a sort of built- comedian Steve Martin (Satur- py, three-minute song that fea- but Michael Cera will also be scor- in embarrassment, in a way, to day Night Live, Three Amigos) tures an eclectic assortment of ing parts of the movie’s soundtrack. an actor trying to do anything dropped his own bluegrass album. synthesizers and drum machines. “It’s not something I other than act,” Cera shares with Music has become another Combined with Sharon Van Et- could ever attempt to do as a ca- Pitchfork, “...you can’t get past stage for actors and actresses to ten’s vocals, the melody sounds reer or something,” Cera bashful- the filter of ‘well, this guy just nor- perform on, not as a lead character like it could be the product of a ly downplays his musical abilities mally stands in place and says in a multi-million dollar block- Wes Anderson inspired 8-bit game. in an interview with Pitchfork, a line that someone wrote for him’. buster, but as themselves. And Not only are Cera and Van Et- “I don’t have anywhere near that Indeed, no one blinks an eye when even though Michael Cera ad- ten collaborators, they share kind of ability or range. But it’s it comes to musician/actors. It’s mits that music is just a sim- the same recording space. Af- something I really enjoy doing.” almost as though the trend has be- ple hobby of his, it doesn’t make ter bumping into each other His hobby, while a bit ran- come commonplace; Will Smith, his work any less catchy. Cardi B makes history with “Bodak Yellow”

By Stephen Hladik York. With her “no filter” quips number one since 1998, she is also entered into the zeitgeist in ways and bubbly personality, she quick- noted for being the first artist from that other artists spend years try- Staff Writer ly became the season’s breakout the Dominican Republic to reach ing to achieve. Viral videos, cov- This past week, rapper and star. She followed up with a guest the top of the Hot 100 since it was ers, and captions deriving from the social media personality Cardi B starring role on BET’s Being Mary launched in 1958. As an artist, Car- song’s lyrics are everywhere since made history as her hit single, “Bo- Jane starring Gabrielle Union. di B cites Lady Gaga, Madonna, the song has entered the main- dak Yellow,” reached the top of the Earlier this year, she began and Missy Elliot as influences and stream (a personal favorite is one of Billboard Hot 100. Hitting number transitioning into music full time. when asked about what direction a baby who lights up like a Christ- one means that Cardi B is the first “Bodak Yellow” was released on her songs will take, she stated “a mas tree every time the song comes solo female rap artist to reach the June 16, 2017 and began its steady lot of girls, they can not afford red on and sobs when it’s turned off.) top of the Hot 100 since 1998, when climb throughout the summer all bottoms, a lot of girls, they can not In a matter of months, Car- Lauryn Hill went to first place with the way up until recently, when it afford foreign cars...but I know that di B has made her mark on cul- her song, “Doo Wop (That Thing),” hit the top spot. She promoted the every girl has beef with a girl...I ture, so much so that even Taylor off her Grammy Award-winning al- song on The Wendy Williams Show, know that every bitch don’t like Swift has taken notice. Granted, it bum The Miseducation of Lauryn where she performed and then sat some bitch, and it’s like that’s what may have been hard for Ms. Swift Hill. This is a major achievement down with Williams for an inter- I wanna rap about.” However, Car- not to, considering Cardi B is the for women in rap and hip-hop mu- view. When asked about the inspira- di B doesn’t just represent all kinds artist who knocked her off of the sic, signaling a new era where wom- tion for her stage name she replied, of women in her music, she also top spot, which Swift held for the en can have the number one song “My sister’s name, her name is He- self-identifies as a feminist in her past few weeks with her new sin- in the country within a genre that is nessy, so everybody used to be like personal life and has been cited as gle “Look What You Made Me Do.” usually a boys club. This is especial- ‘Bacardi’ to me...then I shortened a symbol of female empowerment However, rumor has it that after ly exciting considering this is Cardi’s it to Cardi B, and the ‘B’ stands for for many viewers of Love and Hip hearing the news of Cardi hitting first major single after transitioning whatever depending on the day.” Hop: New York, and now as a rap number one, Swift sent her flowers from reality TV star into rap artist. Cardi B has been dating artist. Since Cardi B and “Bodak to congratulate her. If the success Cardi B rose to promi- fellow rapper, Offset, from the rap Yellow” began blowing up, she and of “Bodak Yellow” is any indication, nence after joining the cast of group Migos. In addition to being the song have become internet phe- Cardi B should brace herself for a VH1’s Love and Hip Hop: New the first female rap artist to reach nomenons. Within months, she has lot more bouquets in the future. St. Vincent releases 5th album By Jackie Manno critics. The tracklist consists of 13 expectations since her previous chester Orchestra, and Slvan Esso. songs, with Clark being the prima- 2014 self titled titled album won Clark will also be embark- Staff Writer ry song writer for each one, and her a grammy award for Best Alter- ing on a national tour to promote Dallas based alternative with producer Jack Antonoff as- native Music Album. St Vincent, the Masseduction. Clark announced music act, Annie Clark, more com- sisting with production and writ- critically acclaimed fourth album the tour via a series of short, cryp- monly known as St. Vincent, has ing of four tracks. Masseduction is from Annie Clark, is the second al- tic youtube videos that depicted announced the release of her fifth expected to contain highly sexual bum written by a female artist to win Clark in a mock press conference. album. Masseduction is set to be themes, along with topics contain- that category since its creation in The tour, titled “Fear the Future,” released October 13, 2017, under ing death and failed relationships. 1991. The award also marks Clark’s is set to begin October 7 and con- Loma Vista records. The album It is also expected to be more per- first nomination and reception of tinue to December 2. The final has two released singles, titled sonal than Clark’s previous works. a grammy award. St. Vincent was shows will be performed in Brook- “New York,” released in late June, Clark’s ex-girlfriend, model and ac- also released under Loma Vista Re- lyn’s King’s Theatre. Tickets can be and “Los Angeles,” released in ear- tress Cara Delevingne, will provide cords, the same label that has also purchased online and are priced ly September, both of which have background vocals on the album. signed similar highly acclaimed approximately from been received positively by music This album is met with high artists such as Iggy Pop, Man- forty to sixty dollars each. Page 6 On Campus MMC’s The Monitor

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Center Spread by Megan Arnold Page 8 Institutional Opinion MMC’s The Monitor The wifi is out...again

By Megan Arnold liable wireless internet con- pers, and assignments - things then I didn’t see her, so I didn’t get Guest Writer nections spread across cam- that we need the internet for.” to go on the trip. She did email (us) pus and our residence halls. Although this problem was but it didn’t go through until the It’s a Monday night at the “I was annoyed and anxious advertised through many school next day… I totally missed it… it was 55th Street Residence Hall, you’ve because I had assignments due,” emails, which were unobtainable a free ticket, it was everything free, just gotten back from class, and Haley Crogan, a freshman, shared. because of the lack of internet, it and I didn’t get to go see the Unit- you have exactly one hour to turn I understand that this issue was still difficult for teachers to ed Nations, and I was really upset.” in your assignment to Blackboard. is frustrating for both the faculty sympathize with the fact that there As these technological is- You quickly run to your comput- and students, considering the was no connection. Some students sues arise, this question comes er, plug it into the charger, and wifi was down on the main were given late grades or zeros into play: how do we lose internet press the ‘on’ button. While you campus as well. because of the internet problem, availability for over three hours, sporadically type in your pass- The problem of not having a which is unfortunate consid- and what can we do to make word, the clock is still ticking, and solid, reliable wireless internet sys- ering there was no way to get sure it doesn’t happen again? that deadline is approaching. You tem is incredibly troublesome for online to email our teachers Our network is a part of the are finally logged on and you click college students, considering most to ask for an extension or sim- Marvell Semiconductor Incorpo- to open Google Chrome (or In- assignments are due online and are ply turn the assignment in. ration which was founded in 1995 ternet Explorer if you’re that type very time sensitive. In a time that “I was supposed to go to in Santa Clara, California. Marvell of person) and you have no wifi is so technology-based, it becomes the United Nations with my Eth- offers switching, wireless, PC - con connection. How are you go- extremely difficult for students to ics of War class but (my professor) nectivity, gateway, power manage- ing to turn in your paper? How fulfill their duties without connec- didn’t email us the time or where to ment products, system-on-chip will you watch Bojack Horse- tion to the internet. “Even though be yet, so I figured she’d email us products, hard disk controllers, man tonight? Many Mary- they told us it was going to be down Friday morning… but because the preamplifiers, motor control- mount Manhattan College for a while, it was still incredibly email went down, nobody got the lers, and tape drive control- students may have faced all of unprofessional for a college,” said email,” Jen Rivery, a junior, said. lers. I attempted to get into these dilemmas within the first few freshman Rachel Gasparello, “... “So I went to the United Na- contact with Marvell, however, weeks of school as the unre- we are expected to do work, pa- tions, and I waited half an hour, and their phone lines were too busy.

It’s time for a new bookstore By Jackie Manno Staff Writer Shakespeare and Compa- ny, bookstore, coffee shop, and long time provider of Marymount Manhattan College textbooks and course packets, has recent- ly been under scrutiny by MMC students for relocating the Hunt- er College Bookstore into its building. Along with be- ing accused of prioritiz- ing Hunter, Shakespeare and Company is notorious for being disorganized, especially when it comes to supplying materi- als on time. Recently, the ques- tion has been brought up by sev- eral students to move the MMC Photo from Book Business textbook and course packet supplier to another institution. sus seems to be unanimous: to find out more information vices, or to arrange a plan to “I think Marymount should Shakespeare and Company has which often went unanswered take our business elsewhere. maybe consider getting their own been doing a subpar job when it (talk about bad business) or If this action chooses to be bookstore or something,” shares comes to supplying students with their answers to most questions taken, the staff will clearly have Cyrus Adams, sophomore Writ- what they need for their classes, were, “Maybe, I’m not sure.” the support of the student body, ing for the Stage/Producing and and most feel wronged Apparently, this has been many of which feel frustrated and Management major. “I’m not and unsatisfied. happening for years. Mank said as if they have been tak- sure how they’d do that though. “Shakespeare and Com- she would be more than will- en advantage of. Maybe we’d arrange a deal with pany is completely unreliable. ing to travel farther to have “But yeah. Fuck Shake- Barnes and Noble, although that First of all, they completely pri- a more reliable book store. speare and Company,” said Pieron. might be a bit of a reach…I total- oritize Hunter, and it’s like they Shakespeare and Compa- ly understand why people don’t forget that they even provide for ny has clearly not met the stan- like it. It’s like every other day I Marymount students. They nev- dards of the student body, caus- hear someone complaining that er have the stuff we need or when ing major problems for both they didn’t have something in they say they’ll have it. Text- students and teachers at MMC. time when they prom- books are one thing, because you The problem has been stat- ised they would.” could always get them some- ed and brought attention often. “I think it’s really funny how where else, but course packets From here, the respon- they’re supposed to be our book- are a completely different story sibility falls onto the shoulders store too, but they have all Hunt- because they are exclusively sold of the staff and faculty to stand up for er gear displayed in the window,” at Shakespeare and Company, their students. The next step is says Robert Pieron, soph- shared Gabrielle Mank, a soph- to either confront Shakespeare omore. “They definite- omore Musical Theatre student. and Company when it comes to ly prioritize Hunter over us.” She later spoke on their incompetent nature and The student consen- situations where she would call demand higher quality of ser- MMC’s The Monitor Student Voices Page 9 Feedback culture makes for a better education

By Billie Sangha allow for improvements to be en- nying yourself, possibly others with conversation. Approaching them in acted can consequently create a shared concerns, and the professor a way that isn’t preferable for either Guest Writer culture of negativity, non-construc- themselves an opportunity to make of you, will get results that match, Frustrated mutters in the tive criticism, and can damage ex- the environment more condu- so be mindful about privacy, loca- back of a classroom narrate the isting or potential relationships. cive to why all of us are at college. tion, timing, etc. In more ways than inner monologue of every student Even if some students, con- Giving feedback may seem one, it is the collaborative respon- who has ever felt completely lost sciously or subconsciously know intimidating because it sounds sibility of you and the professor to on the subject being taught, irri- this, the default of taking to social like it involves confrontation or create your own environment for tated with how softly the teacher media or a confidante who will en- running the risk of hurting some- success. And it starts with your ini- is speaking, or speeding through tertain your annoyance seems to be one’s feelings. You might not tial outreach if that isn’t happening. the PowerPoint slides, etc. the more favorable option. But why? feel safe or sure about the ap- 3. Use “I” statements. Speak Following that is often the hes- “I hate confrontation, es- proach, so here are some base- from exclusively your perspective itation to do anything about it pecially with a person of author- line tips when communicating and experience. (“I felt frustrated other than find solace in the mu- ity who might not hear or want to feedback with your professors with the pace of the PowerPoint tual resentment harbored by class- hear what you have to say,” ad- that can help you feel more com- because it’s too fast for me to get mates, maybe opt for Twitter and mitted one student. “I don’t want fortable as this becomes routine: everything I need notes on”; “It passive aggressively tweet about to draw attention to myself like 1. Remember that they’re peo- really bothers me that you keep it, or a Facebook rant if you’re that. I just want to be able to walk ple and learners too! They can ben- calling me Jasmin instead of Jas- feeling like 140 characters don’t into a class where I can learn.” efit from their students sharing with win, even though I’ve corrected suffice in providing catharsis. Cultivating a feedback cul- them what is/isn’t working in their you frequently.”) Avoid statements You may feel temporary ture is incredibly important in en- classrooms so they can be more ef- like “You talk too fast and none of relief, like you really stuck it to suring just that, especially in aca- fective educators moving forward. us are even learning anything.” An whoever aggravated you, without demic settings. For institutions of Framing the conversation as some- emotionally charged, blanket state- having to actually communicate learning, there should be constant thing that is mutually beneficial is ment speaking for more people not with them directly. But this behav- room for the growth and success the root of feedback, rather than one directly involved in the interaction ior presents some issues. With- of both students as recipients and party being upset and wanting to can be taken as more of an attack. holding your thoughts, feelings, or participants of information and dispense that emotion onto the oth- 4. Be calm, clear, and concise. concerns doesn’t change the class- educators presenting that. There is er, which is one-sided and not going It makes it easier to receive, process, room experience. The slides will no age limit on learning or account- to be productive or well-received. and act upon what you shared and continue to move at a speed that ability for behaviors that harm or 2. Reference their syllabus for need from your professor, which is makes you want to flip your desk, weaken a learning space; when communication method preferenc- what you want. Twitter can’t give until you say something, and rant- you don’t call to attention what isn’t es and office hours. You can likely that to you, even if it did just in- ing online or in spaces that don’t serving you as a student, you’re de- email them or drop by to have a crease the character limit to 280.

Graphic by Camille Bourne Page 10 Entertainment MMC’s The Monitor Fall television lineup lacks diversity By Elise Todaro A large part of what seems to surrounding them. These shows vious years. In fall of 2016, CBS’s Staff Writer be drawing people to shows outside have had hard conversations, and five new shows had been starring of networks are greater amounts it has paid off with wild success. entirely white men. ABC is doing With the excitement for of representation. Because of tra- This kind of representation somewhat better, having several the fall season brewing, comes ditional standards and an overall of people other than straight white shows with women of color as the excitement for another kind of older audience, network television men and the struggles they face is a leads, but they are almost entire- season as well: fall network tele- shows are less likely to represent large part of what the new shows of ly the work of one showrunner: vision. With the new TV season, people outside of the network tele- the fall 2017 network television line- Shonda Rhimes. According to re- comes renewals of old favorites, vision norm (which most often look up lack. Older demographics have search by Variety, of the new shows but also a slew of pilots networks white, straight, and male). Even remained loyal to the networks, coming in the 2017-2018 season, hope will be a hit. Each debut of if network shows do feature peo- satisfied with shows that meet the only 20% of actors are non-white, new seasons and series premieres ple of color, women, or LGBTQ same standards that they always and only 35% are female. The de- are met with excitement and wor- characters, they are just that: fea- have. However, younger audiences mographics of the showrunners ry from the networks that they tured characters, not the lead. will travel elsewhere to find shows are even worse: only 10% are non- will be able to secure an audience. At the 2017 Emmys, diver- that meet their criteria for diverse white and only 29% are female. In a quickly evolving world sity and representation won big. stories and experiences. Networks While the same five tired of television, streaming services like Atlanta and Master of None, both are beginning to catch on and at- storylines of straight white men Hulu and Netflix, along with sub- created by and starring people of tempting to expand their repertoire, may suffice for older demograph- scription-based networks like Starz color, were trailblazers in the com- with networks adding shows like ics, the success, both in ratings and HBO, have taken the wheel edy categories. Big Little Lies and Black-ish and Empire, but it seems and awards, of shows with good for groundbreaking and success- The Handmaid’s Tale, which have to be too little to keep young people representation show that diver- ful television. Network television nearly entire female casts, took watching the networks regularly. sity is what viewers want to see. shows from channels like NBC, Fox, home many of the drama awards. Fall 2017’s lineup has al- Featuring shows with people oth- ABC, and CBS feel lost and at odds These shows and their actors and ready been slammed for its lack of er than straight white men not with themselves. Tried and true for- many others that won that night diversity before it has even begun. only makes for more interesting mulas for hit shows suddenly aren’t have tackled issues of race, misog- Out of CBS’s five freshman series, content, but also more successful enough anymore, as average view- yny, the criminal justice system, none star women. It is an entirely shows. If network executives don’t ership continues to drop and net- sexual orientation, fascism and male line up, with only two of the catch on to this movement, their works continue to renew old shows much more, and dared to have real leads being men of color. This, numbers will continue to drop and that are able to hold an audience. dialogues and create real discourse still, is an improvement from pre- viewers will leave them behind. Is Kylie Jenner pregnant? By Jay Friedrich with her. On September 22, TMZ Staff Writer released an article claiming Ky- lie Jenner was pregnant with her Keeping Up With the Kar- rapper boyfriend, Travis Scott. Co- dashians is not everyone’s favorite incidentally, this news story was pastime; however, despite the con- released right before the show’s 10- troversy that surrounds the Kar- year anniversary special before the dashian-Jenner family, everyone premiere of the newest season of knows their name. The family con- Keeping Up with the Kardashians. sumes the pop culture world, wheth- Many believe this was planned by er it be through gracing the cover of manager and mother of the Kar- an internationally renowned mag- dashians, Kris Jenner. Others have azine or dominating E! Network more in-depth conspiracy theories, in their own right. For those of you including Kylie being pregnant who do not know, Kim, Kourtney with her sister Kim’s third child. and Khloe Kardashian, along with If you follow the Kar- their half-sisters Kendall and Ky- dashians closely, you’d know that lie Jenner, are arguably the biggest Kim and Kanye West have been names in reality TV. They’ve creat- working on having their third child ed clothing lines, video games, cos- together. However, Kim’s preg- metics, and have taken over social nancies with North and Saint were media, amassing millions of follow- filled with complications, making ers along the way. The Kardashians a third pregnancy for her nearly have truly launched an empire, impossible. In the final episodes and recently, the youngest sister of the previous season of Keeping of the family, Kylie, has propelled Up with the Kardashians, the epi- herself to international stardom. sodes show Kim consulting Khloe Photo from Kylie Jenner’s Instagram The youngest sister of the about being her surrogate so she Kylie was suffering from “altitude press and the public. Rumors about Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie Jen- can have a third child. Kim relays to sickness” which many are now in- the Kardashians are a part of pop ner, has taken the world by storm. Khloe that finding someone to trust terpreting as nausea related to culture, and fan speculation about Rising in prominence on the fam- enough to carry a child is difficult, pregnancy. Kylie is supposedly due their lives keeps their popularity ily’s decade old reality program, and a family member is ideal. in February of 2018, which is ex- soaring. Though these are conspir- Keeping up With the Kardashians, Khloe seriously considers this, go- actly nine months after her alleged acy theories, is this all a publicity and even earning her own spinoff ing to meet with her doctor about altitude sickness. Her experience of stunt to attract more people to watch program, Life of Kylie, the 20-year- fertility. However, Kylie’s supposed altitude sickness occurred on a trip Keeping Up? Or are the rumors old reality star has truly launched pregnancy lines up perfectly with to Peru. During her trip, Kylie actu- true? No matter your opinion on an empire. She owns her own cos- the timeline of Kim’s hunt for a ally went to see a shaman, one who the Kardashian-Jenner family, they metics brand, Kylie Cosmetics, that surrogate. It is quite possible that has access to and influence in the know how to keep people talking. sells out in minutes no matter what Kim confided in her youngest, and world of good and evil spirits. The product is being released. Jenner probably most fertile, sister to carry shaman directly told Kylie that her has truly made a name for herself, her third child. This is a very popu- boyfriend, Travis Scott, is “inside, and as a result, the paparazzi fol- lar theory that has made its rounds looking at you.” Of course, fans low. Jenner’s every move is rarely on the internet. However, other soon jumped to the conclusion that kept secret. No matter where she sites are examining the situation Kylie could possibly be pregnant. goes or what she does, the pub- and conjuring up even more plau- With stardom comes criti- lic is almost always right there sible conspiracies. In May of 2017, cism and constant scrutiny from the MMC’s The Monitor MMC News Page 11 A Look Inside the Costume Design Concentration By Jackie Manno that people who study fashion are student who is working on MMC’s sionate students are applying to main stage production, Machinal. Staff Writer fascinating. While costume peo- the program, and the costume ple are the do-ers in the fashion The costume design con- shop located in the lower level The position of Assistant world, those who study fashion centration also has high stan- of Nugent is undergoing inten- Professor of Theatre Arts in Cos- are the ones who buy the thought dards when it comes to the in- sive renovation, such as repaint- tume Design has been filled by behind it. Such as how fashion in- ternships that students explore, ing and re-organizing to improve Karen Kinsley after a nationwide fluences society or how society in- typically requiring students to be its capabilities, and to fit a large search by Marymount Manhat- fluences fashion,” says Kinsley. at least in their third semester be- number of people. The program tan College’s Theatre department. Currently, Kinsley is teach- fore they are given an opportunity. is taking strides to give their stu- Before accepting the full time po- ing four classes at Marymount. “When it comes to intern- dents better career opportunities, sition, Kinsley first had experience These include the wardrobe section ships, we want the students to have along with encouraging them to at MMC designing the costumes of Stagecraft, Costume Construc- skills first. We don’t want you to pursue their passion and creativity for 2010’s mainstage production tion, which focuses mainly on sew- waste your time at some place get- “The goal for students in the of Camille. She then worked as ing, and Costume Design, which fo- ting coffee or sorting papers, we concentration is to acquire skills an adjunct professor last year, cuses on designing original patterns want the students to be hands on and leave with a portfolio, so they before being ask to step in as and costumes. Along with this, she and working with the costumes. can find work in New York, do their a tenor professor, is currently mentoring students un- That’s why we usually don’t al- own shows, and be independent. I starting of fall 2017. der the costume design program. low internships in the first year,” have never had a difficult time find- Originally from Montana, “My experience in the con- Kinsley explains. “We believe that ing work. I think people are often Kinsley moved to the East Coast centration has been great, costume internships are also a good way to surprised when they realize that in order to have more opportu- design is something I’ve always get out in the field and make con- the technical side of theater is ac- nities to pursue her passion for been passionate about, and Mary- nections. It is also something that tually employable. People, espe- costume design. When she real- mount’s program has opened doors is very useful for a student to put cially younger students, will see a ized that she wanted to teach as to a lot of experiences and opportu- on their resume. We also like to production of High School Musical well, she received her Masters in nities for me. I work in a costume oversee the internship, making or something, and it won’t occur Fashion Studies at City Universi- shop so I am constantly on proj- sure the company is safe and via- to them that someone actually had ty of New York Graduate Center. ects for the school’s productions, ble, and that the students actually to select and design the cos- “Many costume design- building and altering costumes. benefit from the experience. They tumes-their focus is on the sing- ers have their interests start in the Plus this allows me to meet all oth- typically get Marymount credit for ing, dancing and performing. theatre world, mostly acting, and er people in the concentration who the internships as well, even if they They see the product, but they of- then they discover costumes. It’s come in to do their work in the physically aren’t in the school.” ten don’t consider the work that less common for costume designers shop. It’s a lot of hard work, bal- Currently, the Costume De- goes behind it in order to create to start with an interest in fashion, ancing school and designing, but sign concentration at Marymount the product. Creativity is tough. that then pulls into the direction it’s a rewarding process!” says Allie is headed in a positive direction. But if you devote yourself to a of theatre. However, I do believe Treachy, a current costume design It is growing in side as more pas- passion, you’ll never be bored”

Across: 1. ______and Religious Studies, a major 5. College students are often this; having two dollars in your savings account 6. When you’re late for class, sometimes you hop in one of these to get to school 9. We must save this animal 11. Theatre Arts students must take 24 ____ credits as well as their concentration classes 12. The subway is lined with these 13. The _____ Guys; street food vendors 14. Cooper Square RD Milo Campanella’s dog’s breed 15. Our leader, Dr. Kerry _____ 16. Texting slang for not being alive 17. Students who have graduated this college 18. Our fearless librarian Mary _____ 19. ___-Manuel Miranda 23. Classic Greek NYC street food 24. Where ya __? 25. Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, __, Do 27. Abbr. for the minor that studies gender roles and sexual identities 28. Theatre Professor, ____ Johnson, for short 31. “___ my god!” 33. Hey 34. Where the teaching happens at MMC Down 18. When a party is great, it’s ___ 2. “Hail Marymount, we will pledge ______!” 19. Our dance team, Infamous _____ 3. The BFA actors must always be __ ___ 21. “It ___ due yesterday.” 4. The College’s first fall play 26. South of Houston St. 5. Students that live in the dorms 29. Public transportation corporation in NYC; abbr. 8. Carson ___ 30. Carson Hall, Room 302, abbr. 9. William Shakespeare; aka the ____ 32. Male-identifying pronoun 10. City____, career prep Page 12 Advertisements MMC’s The Monitor