VOLUME 112 • ISSUE 11 BARUCH COLLEGE’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER DECEMBER 4, 2017 OPINIONS 5 Water contamination USG elects Jorgensen, Dimcevski as senators creates new concerns (p. 5) Chemical companies that prioritize prof- its over people are introducing toxicity into public water supplies. Cor- porations like those that in- troduced lead into Flint, Michigan, need to be tightly regulated to prevent more dangerous incidents. BUSINESS 7 FCC chairman plans to revoke net neutrality (p. 7) FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has an- nounced his aim to revoke net neutrality NICOLE PUNG | THE TICKER regulations. If these rules are Jorgensen, left, and Dimcevski, right, join the table at the end of the Fall semester, and will continue to stay on as senators until the end of the Spring semester. repealed, the internet could BY BIANCA MONTEIRO be throttled by NEWS ASSISTANT internet service providers. Baruch College’s Undergraduate Student Government offi cially elected two new representative senators — Alexander Dimcevski and Emma Jor- gensen — on Nov. 21 during its senate meeting. A total of 14 students ran for the positions. Jorgensen was also confi rmed as chair of appeals, a position ARTS & STYLE 10 she took over after serving as interim chair for two weeks. Th e vacancy opened when former Treasurer Ehtasham Bhatti resigned and former Chair of DC superheroes unite in Appeals Suzanna Egan took his place on Nov. 9. Th e second vacancy followed the resignation of former Representative Sen. Josue Mendez. Th e two Justice League (p. 11) senators offi cially began serving on the table in the following senate meeting on Nov. 28. In the style STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 of 2012’s Th e Avengers, Bat- man, Wonder Woman, Aqua- man, Super- ‘Paris by Night’ delights through music and dance performances man, Cyborg and the Flash BY SAHAR ILYAS team up in a SENIOR STAFF WRITER fi lm that suf- fered through Th e Vietnamese Student Association hosted its fi fth annual “Paris by production diffi culties, including Night” event on Nov. 28. Th e event got its name from a popular Vietnam- the addition of a diff erent direc- ese musical variety show originally fi lmed in Paris. Baruch College’s ver- tor and the digital removal of a mustache. sion of the show, just like the one on TV, featured musical performances, folklore and plays; it was a mix of both modern and traditional Vietnam- SCIENCE & TECH 14 ese culture. Th e hosts of the show were Victoria Cheng and Adam Yu, and they Harry Potter techniques can kept the crowd entertained throughout the night with their jokes and be applied to MRIs (p. 14) several raffl es. Free dessert cards to Bingbox Snow Cream Co., VSA’s sponsor of the Th e technique night, were raffl ed off along with two Google Home Minis and one Ama- that creates im- zon Echo Dot. ages of smoke, clouds and fantastic beasts STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 NICOLE PUNG | THE TICKER in Harry Potter movies can be applied to MRI scans and ren- der them into WIB raises money for charity via fashion show Baruch men's images. Th is can help research- ers study the brain and fi nd neu- swimming team rons within it through the study of its images. leads 4-2 BY MATTEO FLAMIO SPORTS 17 SENIOR STAFF WRITER Playoff lineup begins to Baruch College’s men’s and take shape (p. 19) women’s swimming teams are Th e Eagles, now well into their seasons, each Patriots, Steel- having thus far completed a total ers, Vikings of six races. Th e men’s team has and Rams started the season 4-2, while the continued to women’s team has started its sea- win this week, son 3-3. furthering their Th e teams started their sea- pushes toward sons against William Paterson the playoff s. Th e Chiefs, University, where they were both however, after defeated, with the women’s and a 5-0 start, fell to 6-5, setting up men’s teams falling 113-106 and what should be a close division 123-89, respectively. race. In their second and third matches, Baruch faced off against the Division II teams of Queens College and Adelphi University. theticker.org Th e men’s team was able to de- feat Queens 75-22, but was un- @baruchticker NICOLE PUNG | THE TICKER able to get a win over Adelphi, BaruchTicker The ninth annual "Style Your Success Fashion Show" took place on Nov. 30, drawing in students for a night of business losing 73-26. @baruchticker fashion, music and prizes to raise money for the American Cancer Society. To learn more and to see photos, turn to page 2. PAGE 2 I THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 4, 2017 WIB offers fun and fashion in 9th annual ‘Style Your Success’ BY ESTELLE SAAD STAFF WRITER

Th e ninth annual Baruch Col- lege Women in Business “Style Your Success Fashion Show” event took place on Nov. 30. WIB hosted the show, in which diff erent busi- ness attire was styled by volunteer models. Money raised through the event was donated to the American Cancer Society. Each segment of the show fo- cused on a diff erent type of busi- ness outfi t. Th e event was meant to showcase a variety of business styles for women, focusing on busi- ness professional, business casual and day-to-night attire, with 21 stu- dent volunteers acting as models. Th e event was sponsored by nu- merous clothing companies, and their clothing was featured in the show. Th ese companies included Lit Rose, Tahari Arthur S. Levine, Sacca’s Suits & Tailor Shop, Koviem, Steve Madden and Steps New York in Forest Hills. Representatives from the vari- ous brands had a chance to come to the stage and speak about their brands and their clothes. Lit Rose is an online shopping website NICOLE PUNG | THE TICKER that was started by a Baruch se- nior. Tahari is a clothing line that Brands featured and modeled at "Style Your Success" included Lit Rose, Tahari ASL, Sacca's Suits & Tailor Shop, Koviem, Steve Madden and Steps New York in Forest Hills. specializes in women’s business clothing. Sacca’s Suits & Tailor along. Th e event called for cocktail multiple types of attire appropri- to places including Schnippers, was a personality segment in which Shop is a custom suit and tailor- attire, and most of the audience ate for various business settings Chop’t, Cava, Sprinkles Cupcakes, the models walked out, two at a ing store in Queens that is owned complied. On each chair was a while raising money for cancer Baked by Melissa, Insomnia Cook- time, to a song of their choosing. by a 24-year-old entrepreneur. gift bag for audience members to research,” said Katerina Papada- ies, Lit Rose, Out of Print and Mod- Th e purpose of the segment was to Koviem is a custom women’s suits take home. In the bag was a bottle tis, WIB’s event clothing manager. ern Pinball NYC. let the models show the audience company. of Tahari ASL nail polish, a plastic Jenifer Criollo, WIB vice president Th e models were encouraged by their personalities and as a thank Th e room refl ected the “Winter Christmas ornament, a 60-percent- and event co-chair explained that the audience members and their you for all of their hard work, Crio- Solstice” theme of the evening with off off er to shop at Lit Rose and a the event’s true underlying purpose cheering throughout the night. Th e llo explained. Each club that spon- a predominantly blue color in the few candies. Th e event even had its was to raise awareness and money female models’ outfi ts included sored the event took a walk down simple decorations. Little blue and own Geofi lter on Snapchat. for the ACS, a cause that is impor- simple dresses with blazers, suits the catwalk, as well as each mem- white lights were hung throughout Th e club donates the money tant to her and to WIB as a whole. and jumpsuits, as well as fancier ber of WIB. the room as well. Th e catwalk was raised through this event to ACS At the start of the event, cookies, dresses and furs. Male models wore WIB had been working on this at the front of the room, surround- every year. empanadas and dips were off ered, suits, blazers, sweaters and coats. event, which is its largest event of ed by chairs for the audience. Th e “Th e SYS fashion show is a cre- and later in the show dinner was Th e clothes were all donated by the the year, since September. Th e club DJ played both current and clas- ative and social way to educate served. Raffl e tickets were sold with sponsors of the event. plans to continue the tradition and sic music, and the audience sang students and outside guests on the the incentive of winning gift cards At the end of the show, there plan another event next year.

‘Taste of Africa’ fashion VSA hosts 5th annual ‘Paris by Night’ show lauds ‘New Africa’ CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE BY LIAM GIORDANO Th e fi rst performance of the CONTRIBUTING WRITER night was Jason Nguyen, who “The inspiration behind played a traditional Vietnamese After much anticipation, Ba- instrument, the dan bau. Nguyen ruch College’s African Student As- the theme for this year’s goes by the name of SoulGook on sociation hosted its eighth annual YouTube and plays a mix of tra- “Taste of Africa” fashion show on ‘Taste of Africa’ event is ditional Vietnamese and modern Dec. 1 in Mason Hall. the uprising millennials. American music on the instru- "La Nouvelle Afrique," or “Th e ment. Before he began to play, New Africa,” was the name and re- We wanted to have the Nguyen gave a short history of his spective theme given to the show instrument. He said it originates this year. audience experience from North Vietnam, and at fi rst, it When asked about the in- was mostly played by beggars. Th e spiration for this year’s theme, Africa from a younger dan bau is a one-string instrument Bisi Alade, vice president of Ba- and has a rodlike attachment that ruch’s ASA, explained over in- perspective since we aids in creating more notes. stant messenger that the show are the future of our After Nguyen’s performance, a would promote a younger African group of seven girls who are a part perspective. heritage.” of the Asian Fusion Dance group “Th e inspiration behind the at New York University danced in theme for this year’s ‘Taste of fl owing black-and-white dresses. Africa’ event is the uprising mil- Th eir dance was intricate and was lennials. We wanted to have the – Bisi Alade enhanced by the wispy sleeves on audience experience Africa from their dresses, which added to the a younger perspective since we harmonious vibe. NICOLE PUNG | THE TICKER are the future of our heritage,” New African culture, but too many Following the dance, VSA put Alade said. performers to count!” on a small fashion show. Th e girls "Paris by Night" is based on a Vietnamese-language TV show of the same name. Alade continued to describe Last year’s event, named “Th e who participated as models were the idea behind the theme and Evolution,” was an enormous dressed in traditional Vietnamese to be unfair and started to fi ght group. Th ey danced an original title of the show to be illustrative of success that drew a multitude of clothing called ao dai. Th e tightly the God of the Mountain, and this choreography that included pink new age African culture. students from diff erent areas of fi tted shirts were very long, almost fi ght continued forever. Th e ac- and white fans. She pointed out the show’s Baruch’s student life, and ASA ex- reaching the feet, and they had tors playing out this skit added a Th e fi nale of the night was car- “representation of African cul- pected an even greater turnout long slits on both sides that went humorous aspect to it, entertain- ried out by the JRodTwins, Jason ture,” dubbed “the New Africa,” this year. up to the waist. Both the shirt and ing the audience by making exag- and Justin. Th e brothers have a for younger generations, included “Th e Evolution” featured mu- trousers were made of silk. Th e ao gerated moves to highlight their popular YouTube channel where millennials. Alade explained that sical performances, individual dai were in bright and vibrant col- points. Th e tale is an explanation they upload covers of songs and this year’s show will really high- spoken word performances, cul- ors and many had nature prints on as to why Vietnam experiences a other videos. Th ey fl ew out from light “how we (new African youth) tural dance performances and of the shirts. severe monsoon season; it is due California to perform at “Paris by look and have added our own twist course, innovative modeling. Th e fourth performance was to the never-ending fi ght between Night.” Th e three songs they per- to our culture.” "La Nouvelle Afrique" fashion a folklore about the God of the the two gods, one who lays claim formed were “Treasure” by Bruno In response to inquiries regard- show, while prepared for inten- Mountain and the God of the Sea to the land and the other who lays Mars, a Vietnamese song that they ing expectations for this year’s sively, maintains room for impro- competing for marriage to a prin- claim to the sea. dedicated to VSA and a song by Big performances, Alade said, “Th e Af- visation as well. cess. Th e two gods were sent on a Th e next person to take over Bang, a famous Korean pop band. rican Students Association is very According to Alade, the fashion mission by the king to fi nd items the stage was a singer, Altynai Es- Th ere was a short meet and greet excited to showcase some hidden show included “events that were he had listed. Th ese tasks ended himbaeva. She sang a cover of Sam with the twins after the conclusion talent from Baruch students!” unprepared for. It’s a show after all up being easy for the God of the Smith’s “Writing’s on the Wall.” of the event. Alade also commented that, and we are just excited to show- Mountain since they were all found Following that was a perfor- Th e event ended successfully “We have an estimated 30 models case our take on modern African on land and he won the competi- mance by the Vietnam Heritage with a promise of more to look preparing to showcase our take on culture.” tion. Th e God of the Sea found this Center’s Pretty Fan Girls, a dance forward to at next year’s event. DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 3 Rhodes scholar chosen from Hunter for 1st time Milliken BY JONATHAN SPERLING when shaping protests against ra- MARKETING DIRECTOR cial oppression.” announces She partially incorporated this A Hunter College senior is mak- thesis into the personal statement ing waves throughout the CUNY that is required for the Rhodes decision to system after becoming the fi rst scholarship application. Jean said Hunter student to be awarded the that the statement mostly touched step down prestigious Rhodes scholarship. on “the conversations that we have Th amara Jean, a political sci- around race, police brutality and ence and media analysis and things of the sort. How studying in 2018 criticism major, was awarded the it can better inform and possibly BY JONATHAN SPERLING scholarship in late November. improve the conversations that we MARKETING DIRECTOR Jean is the only New York col- have about it.” lege student to become a 2018 Jean partially credits Hunter CUNY Chancellor James B. Rhodes scholar, as well as one of College’s faculty and staff with Milliken announced on Nov. 21 10 African-American students, helping her obtain the scholarship. that he will step down from his the most ever in the scholarship’s “I think that ... the process of position in June 2018. 104-year-old history. In total, 32 learning about the scholarship Milliken’s resignation at the U.S. residents were selected to be was indicative of the support that I end of the Spring 2018 semester 2018 Rhodes scholars, out of the had being a student at Hunter Col- comes in the wake of a battle with 866 applicants endorsed by 299 lege,” Jean said. “I’ve been lucky throat cancer that has plagued colleges and universities. and fortunate enough that every him for at least nine months. “I found out that I got the inter- professor and advisor that I’ve had Shortly after his diagnosis, Millik- view fi rst and it was really exciting,” knows me personally and [has] re- en underwent chemotherapy and said Jean, who is also a Macaulay ally taken an interest in the things radiation treatment while uphold- Honors College student, in an in- that I’m passionate about academ- ing his responsibilities as chancel- terview with Th e Ticker. “It’s a rare ically and they’ve been essential in lor. Although Milliken has stated opportunity, so I was really excited pointing me in the right direction that his prognosis is good, “some about it.” and every step of the way.” additional health challenges have Jean, who plans on studying Th e Rhodes scholarship is followed,” according to a letter he political theory while at the Uni- a highly selective international authored on his resignation. versity of Oxford, wrote her senior scholarship that entitles a recipient COURTESY OF THAMARA JEAN Before becoming chancellor thesis on the Black Lives Matter to enroll in any full-time postgrad- in 2014, Milliken served for 10 movement, a piece which she be- uate course at Oxford for two years. Jean, pictured above, was one of the 32 scholars chosen for the scholarship. years as the president of the Uni- gan working on at the movement’s Students can also apply during versity of Nebraska-Lincoln. peak in 2014. their second year to study for an applicants must meet a large array es the applicant’s character and “Th e head of a major univer- “I wanted to make sure that I additional year. Scholars addition- of criteria in order to be considered four that are written by the appli- sity like CUNY works closely with had the opportunity to connect the ally receive a monthly stipend in for the scholarship. Th is includes cant’s instructors and also write a a board of trustees in developing philosophy I was learning about in order to cover any living expenses “literary and scholastic attain- personal statement that describes and implementing a vision. Of class with things that were actually while studying. ments,” “energy to use one’s talents their academic interests and the the 17 trustees on the board that happening in everyday life and it Access to a sprawling, colonial- to the fullest,” “truth, courage, de- areas that the applicant would recruited and appointed me in was easy at the time, because the style mansion, the Rhodes House, votion to duty, sympathy for and study at Oxford. January 2014, two remain today,” movement was so new, to trivialize is also provided to all scholars. Th e protection of the weak, kindliness, After her time at Oxford, Jean Milliken wrote in the letter. “Th e it,” Jean said. “But I knew from just house contains gardens, a library, unselfi shness and fellowship” and hopes to apply to Ph.D. programs, governor has appointed nine new the classes that I was taking that it study areas and numerous other “moral force of character and in- eventually become a professor and members and the mayor four. had a background in a really strong facilities. Th e scholarship and the stincts to lead, and to take an inter- hopes to do research in the same Th ese new trustees will have their tradition and I wanted to make aforementioned benefi ts are fund- est in one's fellow beings.” topics she is studying now. She own ideas about CUNY, and they sure to connect the tradition to the ed by the Rhodes Trust, an educa- In order to apply, a student would also like to do work through should have the opportunity to movement that it came from and tional charity established by Brit- must obtain the endorsement of nonprofi ts or community organi- help shape the leadership and essentially advocate why the opti- ish mining magnate and Oxford their college or university, provide zations that are “closely involved in agenda for the future.” mistic life-affi rming tradition that alumnus Cecil Rhodes. fi ve to eight letters of recommen- what’s happening on the ground in As of press time, it is unclear it comes from is the best one to use According to the Rhodes Trust, dation, including one that endors- the communities that I care about.” who Milliken’s successor will be. Two new senators take seats at table CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Th e USG constitution notes that vacancies can only be fi lled following two weeks of public no- tice, often in the form of social media or news postings. Depend- ing on whether it is an executive board position or a representative senator position, this also extends the rigor of the process to which people can apply. For the treasurer position, Egan was chosen as the execu- tive board’s nomination with her appeals experience in mind. Th e open senator positions, however, were left up to the table to vote for based on an application process. Th e guidelines of this process, however, are up to the discretion of the table during each election. BIANCA MONTEIRO | THE TICKER In order to prevent students who may have wanted to apply to Jorgensen and Dimcevski began their senate tenure on the table on Nov. 28. both positions from becoming dis- couraged after applying to a posi- the changes she’s hoping to bring shoes to fi ll with Suzanna but I’m tion once and not receiving it the with her growing involvement in excited about it.” fi rst time, the table deferred elec- USG. Dimcevski was the second sen- tions to the week of Nov. 21 in or- “USG is big on transparency, ator elected the night of Nov. 21. der to vote in both senators simul- and I feel we can still improve on He is a transfer student majoring taneously. Th is was seen as a better that,” she said. Jorgensen went in fi nancial mathematics, and he is variant to having one election two on to describe plans that she and currently on Baruch’s swim team. weeks before the other. the “money team” — the trea- Some issues Dimcevski noticed Jorgensen’s involvement with surer, the chair of fi nance, the around Baruch that propelled him USG has stretched over the past chair of appeals and the chair of to run for representative senator three years in the form of partici- clubs and organizations — had for include the way large classes are pation on seven committees. Her making forms easier for clubs to being pushed to operate in terms involvement with appeals began understand. of online coursework, the steep this year, with her interview in “We are trying to work on fi gur- prices of the dormitories and the June and the work beginning in ing out a way to communicate our lack of resources some interna- September. guidelines to the clubs. Some clubs tional students have. While USG Jorgensen outlined appeals as still have questions with forms and may not be able to tackle some of a large time commitment, citing USG completely understands how these issues directly, they are is- moments last semester when the to do forms.” Jorgensen described sues that the government would team was handling around 13 to videos as a possible way of com- be able to advocate for and issues 14 appeals, and the work that went municating this information to that are currently within the sena- into scheduling all the meetings clubs eff ectively. tor’s realm of concern. effi ciently within the timespan of Jorgensen is looking forward to Dimcevski is excited to be a just two weeks. her new role, saying, “I’m happy part of the team and expressed in- Jorgensen, a marketing major, for the turn of events. I still have terest in his growing involvement continued by describing some of a lot to learn and I have some big with the students on the table. PAGE 4 I THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 4, 2017 DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER OPINIONS I PAGE 5 OOpinionspinions

FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD Inadequate reporting spreads misleading news about CUNY Th e New York Post put up two articles  “Th e ‘loons’ should be the least of CUNY’s faculty worries” and “How nutty adjuncts are slipping into local colleges” — that feature ludicrous remarks about full-time and adjunct professors in the CUNY system. One such remark men- tioned, in a sinister manner, that a professor had sired 29 children by being a sperm donor. Th is piece of information off ered no relevance to the content of either articles — both of which focused on the dispropor- tionate ratio of full-time to adjunct faculty. Th e professor cited as a sperm donor never committed any illegal or treacherous act by being a sperm donor. Th e donations were a part of his private life and should have been left that way, rather than used as an attempt to provide evidence that CUNY professors are “loons.” Th e main argument made by the Post, however, highlighted the dis- proportionate ratios in its staff . Although the system's teaching staff to- tals 20,000, its full-time faculty make up a mere 7,500 of that number, the articles cite. Th e rest are adjunct professors. Th is information is pre- sented in the article to demonstrate how poor CUNY's hiring process is, but it fails to shine a light on the real issue behind the lack of full-time STEPHANIE MESQUITA | THE TICKER faculty: poor allocation of funds. Although adjuncts require a Ph.D. like their full-time counterparts, they are more common because CUNY gets the same teaching power from someone for lower pay and fewer benefi ts. Often, the hiring pro- Chemical companies endanger local cess for adjuncts is very fl imsy, and this must be changed. Th e process, as delineated by the articles, states that hiring adjuncts is often akin residents, require sharper regulation to looking through a pile of résumés and picking one, or calling some friends. Th is description is harrowing, to say the least, as these are the he unspoken mantra of the was making them sick and had car- common scenario in this society. In people appointed to teach college students, but also because it allows Wilmington, Delaware- cinogenic tendencies. DuPont split 2014, Flint, Michigan, underwent a for a process that can bring faulty professors into CUNY. Tbased chemical company, from Chemours after the corpora- water crisis while a new pipeline Although this information was correct, the Post did not give enough Th e Chemours Company, seems to tion was found responsible for one was being built to transport water credit to some of the people teaching in the CUNY system. It makes be “don’t apologize, don’t explain." resident’s testicular cancer. from Lake Huron to Flint. note of a few of the bad apples teaching, but its fl agrant remarks toward Th e Fortune 500 company has re- In the end, the two companies However, during the construc- the university system are harsh, almost as if the paper was invested cently been put under scrutiny due agreed to settle and pay approxi- tion period, the city turned to Flint in making the articles more spiteful. One exemplary comment jabs at to the toxic chemical GenX, which mately $671 million to put the con- as a water source and, soon after, CUNY for the diversity of its hires, which is something that should be has fl owed from its plant in Fayette- tinual lawsuits to rest. the community acknowledged that viewed as commendable. ville, North Carolina, into the Cape According to Geoff rey Basye, the water started “to look, smell, Even if CUNY does need work when it comes to how it treats and Fear River, which provides drinking a public aff airs consultant and and taste funny.” views its adjuncts, the Post should not be making articles out of fl imsy water to hundreds of thousands of former Federal Aviation Ad- Tests conducted in 2015 by the skeletons. Th e Post partially sensationalized a topic that needs to be people. ministration spokesman under Environmental Protection Agency viewed in a more serious lens — something every news outlet should Th e health risks are not fully President George W. Bush, Che- and Virginia Polytechnic Institute avoid at all costs. known, but North Carolina resident mours’ silence is in direct rela- concluded that there were danger- John Fisher, 77, pondered whether tion to the stock market and its ous amounts of lead in the water GenX or other chemicals in his shareholders. that was being distributed to resi- well caused the cancerous death Since the start of 2017, the dents’ homes. Consumption of lead Scaramucci threatens student media of his dog and his daughter’s dogs chemical company’s stock price can take a dire eff ect on a person’s next door. has more than doubled, infl uenc- health, especially children; it may A Tufts University student recently questioned a Fletcher School for Fisher’s circumstance is worri- ing its decision to be silent. lead to heart, kidney and nerve Law and Diplomacy advisory board member’s competency. Camilo some because not knowing wheth- Th e CEO and the board of di- damage. Caballero published a pair of op-ed pieces in a student newspaper, Th e er GenX is to blame can impede a rectors may not want to risk Che- It is a recurring problem that Tufts Daily, criticizing Anthony Scaramucci. Scaramucci subsequently potential solution. mours’ reputation by responding to companies or people in power are wrote a cease-and-desist letter to the student and newspaper, demand- Th ere are no environmental reg- the accusations publicly but, ironi- overlooking chemical cautionary ing an apology and threatening to sue them on the grounds of defama- ulators in North Carolina that can cally, this has the opposite eff ect on reports, which in turn takes its toll tion should they refuse to comply. Scaramucci is on the advisory board. enforce any legal regulations be- shareholders. on society. Th e American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts defended Ca- cause GenX is in its infancy chemi- Maurice Schweitzer, a Wharton “Financial futures” is not a ballero and claimed the article was an op-ed, it could not be construed cally as far as research goes. In oth- School of the University of Penn- worthy enough excuse to risk as defamation. Scaramucci argued that certain allegations in the piece, er words, there is no regulation that sylvania professor who teaches the health and livelihood of local namely that he is an “unethical opportunist,” were stated as fact. requires Chemours to run any tests. negotiation and corporate deci- communities. Th e ACLU claims that Scaramucci is attempting to rob Caballero DuPont, Chemours’ predeces- sion-making, said that “studies However, environmental regu- and Th e Tufts Daily staff of their First Amendment right to free speech. sor, received similar allegations have found an apology for medical lators are working toward estab- Scaramucci has since resigned from his position on the school’s advi- regarding GenX. DuPont started mistakes can be enough to satisfy lishing legislation that will hold sory board, claiming that he did not want to involve the university in using the toxic chemical to replace aggrieved patients, leading to fewer these Fortune 500 companies ac- scandal but still demands a formal apology. Scaramucci has imper- a diff erent fl uorinated compound malpractice actions, greater will- countable for their environmental iled the freedom of speech and press. Student news organizations are after the community located near ingness to settle lawsuits and lower risks. an important source of information because they provide hyper-local the Parkersburg, West Virginia, demand for changes.” news that is rarely found elsewhere in today’s world. To censor what plant claimed through more than Restrained chemical safety and -Heather Shah these newspapers publish is completely inappropriate. 3,500 lawsuits that the compound investigative reports are not an un- Cinematic Production '21

Denver tests supervised injection sites YELENA DZHANOVA I EDITORINCHIEF EDITORTHETICKER.ORG MARIA MARKOWICZ I MANAGING EDITOR MANAGINGEDITORTHETICKER.ORG he city of Denver is assessing already authorized this practice. the state’s capital should strongly EDWIN MOREL I BUSINESS MANAGER BUSINESSMANAGERTHETICKER.ORG a proposal to provide intra- Cities that established supervised be taken into consideration. Th e JONATHAN SPERLING I MARKETING DIRECTOR MARKETINGTHETICKER.ORG venous drug users semi-pri- injection locations reported fewer people of Denver should be mind- MICHELLE CASTRO I MARKETING LEAD MARKETINGTHETICKER.ORG T PAUL JOH I ADVERTISING DIRECTOR ADSTHETICKER.ORG vate booths where they can safely overdose deaths. An analysis of 75 ful about the out-of-state cities VICTORIA MERLINO I NEWS EDITOR NEWSTHETICKER.ORG inject controlled substances such studies discovered that these loca- that had promising results. Th ese BIANCA MONTEIRO I NEWS ASSISTANT BMONTEIROTHETICKER.ORG SAMUEL LIFF I OPINIONS EDITOR OPINIONSTHETICKER.ORG as heroin with clean needles. Th is tions were not connected to esca- promising results could be seen in JAHVON MEADOWS I BUSINESS EDITOR BUSINESSTHETICKER.ORG proposal is a component of legisla- lated drug use or crime. Denver if an injection site opened TAFANNUM RAHMAN I ARTS & STYLE EDITOR ARTSTHETICKER.ORG MAYA YEGOROVA I SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR SCIENCETHETICKER.ORG tion that won endorsement from a If supervised injection locations there. If there is a chance to amelio- ANDREW MARZULLO I SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSTHETICKER.ORG 10-member committee that aims were successful in these countries, rate the heroin crisis, then Denver JOSEPH ESPOSITO | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT JESPOSITOTHETICKER.ORG to combat Colorado’s opioid cri- Denver should open a location, too. should immediately take it. CHARLOTTE CASS I COPY CHIEF CCASSTHETICKER.ORG KATARZYNA BORKOWSKA I COPY EDITOR KBORKTHETICKER.ORG sis. While the fi nal verdict will be In Colorado, heroin deaths have Th e proposal should not be seen RUTH OSTROW I COPY EDITOR ROSTROWTHETICKER.ORG reached in January when the Gen- swelled by more than 500 percent as radical. Providing a safe location DIANA SHISHKINA I COPY EDITOR DSHISHKINATHETICKER.ORG ANGEL TORRES I COPY EDITOR ATORRESTHETICKER.ORG eral Assembly meets, this proposal since 2006. In the past three years, for controlled substance use is not ANDREW WINDSOR I COPY EDITOR AWINDSORTHETICKER.ORG should be met with strong support more than 2,662 people died from an extreme social change. Rather, NATHAN LIN | PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHYTHETICKER.ORG STEPHANIE MESQUITA | GRAPHICS EDITOR SMESQUITATHETICKER.ORG and eventually be authorized. drug overdose. In 2016, 912 people it is a way to help heroin addicts Heroin users could use clean in the state died from overdose, prevent future overdose deaths and needles in private booths that are which was a new record high. In resist increased drug crimes. Th e LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OPINIONS PAGE POLICY equipped with a chair and a mir- Denver specifi cally, 174 people proposal should be received as a The Ticker welcomes comments, suggestions and information The opinions expressed in this section are those of the ror. Th ey would not face any threat died, 20 of them in public spaces well-intentioned idea that fi ghts a about errors from students and faculty members. Letters may individual writers and do not necessarily represent those be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to The Ticker of The Ticker. of arrest and would be overseen by such as alleys, parks and restrooms. growing problem in Colorado. offi ce. Letters should be under 400 words, must be signed, and Authors’ names are usually published but may be trained staff that intervene with a Th ese numbers are frighten- If the creation of supervised will appear, space-permitting. The editor reserves the right to withheld for compelling reasons, at the editor’s edit letters and submissions for clarity and brevity. discretion. life-saving antidote if an overdose ing. As the nation’s drug crisis es- injection sites makes a positive The Ticker occurred. Staff members would calates, it is time to pay attention impact, then Denver’s city council ABOUT US One Bernard Baruch Way also distribute sterile needles and to this issue. Opening substance and state legislature should legalize The Ticker is published 25 times a year. All work except Suite 3-290 printing is done by undergraduate students at Baruch College. New York, NY 10010 could potentially distribute dis- booths in Denver is an eff ective this proposal. Please direct all display and advertising questions to the (646) 312-4710 tilled water. fi rst step. It is evident that Colorado advertising manager. All other queries may be directed to Nine countries, including Can- has an alarming heroin crisis. Al- -Maya Yegerova [email protected]. Alternately, you may reach us via mail or Volume 112, Issue 11 telephone. Our offi ce is open during regular school hours. Established 1932 | © The Ticker 2017 ada, Germany and Spain, have lowing supervised injection sites in Journalism '20 PAGE 6 I THE TICKER OPINIONS DECEMBER 4, 2017 Consumer DNA tests Legislators must preserve free web THE POLITICKER of areas, with the ability to demand internet for granted, especially if raise privacy concerns leverages in order to open certain one grew up in the present digital information, is frightening. People age. It is also easy to forget that enealogical DNA testing rectly look up the law enforcement would potentially have to pay extra there are still places where access is a recently popular trend guide. for news, entertainment or to ac- to the internet is incredibly lim- Gthroughout the United When buying the kit, consum- cess their email. ited, especially in impoverished States. A person sends a sample of ers think more about the results Th is is a perfectly possible, al- communities where any amount their DNA to a facility, two popular they will receive rather than about beit dystopian, future if net neu- of data is a massive expense for a ones being Ancestry.com LLC and their DNA being made available in trality is killed. Members of the person and their family. 23andMe. In return, they obtain an a criminal investigation. Th e idea FCC are expected to vote along Making that completely inac- analysis of their DNA and ethnic that law enforcement can request REUVEN GLEZER party lines in favor of the Republi- cessible or fi ltering their access background. DNA information from DNA test- can members of the commission. acts as a direct attack on the social Th e idea behind DNA testing — ing companies is also an issue. Th is decision would allow for tele- and economic mobility of anyone giving people an insight into their Th e policy is that an offi cer of the t is somewhat ridiculous that, communication companies to en- who wants to move beyond their heritage as well as their roots — is law must have a warrant to obtain after the stunning win for net act discretion on data depending current circumstances. fantastic. People tend to overlook a DNA sample from the person in Ineutrality a few years ago, the on conditions they set. Controlling the digital informa- just how diverse their ancestry question. Bypassing the interac- United States has now reached a Under a business-friendly, tion fl ow can also encourage prop- can be, having been infl uenced tion with the person is wrong. Law potential sea change in how the in- anti-criticism government, this aganda if there are no alternate by generations of wars and migra- enforcement offi cers could also ternet functions within the country vote is handing the tools of op- sources of information to con- tions. DNA facilities open doors use the DNA samples from one of and, potentially, the entire world. pression over to eager, would-be tradict or debate the most easily for people who might have no con- these companies to fi nd a relative Th e Federal Communications oppressors. accessible information. nection to their birth relatives, and of a person they are investigating. Commission is voting on wheth- It could become costly to access Net neutrality should be the give them answers to questions Th is interferes with consent issues er to reinforce potential rules that any news source other than a spe- elementary and default state of that they might not even realize from the relative in question, as would allow for telecommunica- cifi c one that is allowed without information fl ow worldwide. Re- they have. they did not give their private DNA tion companies to fi lter through impediment by a telecommunica- stricting this fl ow would only allow Privacy questions have since to any company for law enforce- what content a user can receive tions company. for a larger threat of exploitation. arisen. Police may request DNA ment offi cials to later obtain. based on whatever criteria the tel- Buying subscriptions to a news- Th at is why these permissions information from these facilities Looking at the big picture, al- ecom company chooses. paper will not help if those news- need to be defeated by legislation if they have a warrant. 23andMe lowing law enforcement the right Th is could mean a lot of diff er- papers are not allowed to work on or a swing vote in the FCC. has claimed that it has not turned to scour databases for a DNA ent things, including how much the digital scale in certain areas. It might seem like a stretch to over any information to law en- match might be convenient and money a user pays for their data, A telecom giant could also ask for suggest that the internet has be- forcement. However, Kate Black, make the job of fi nding someone where they live, household in- payment from both ends, the user come as vital as water and elec- the 23andMe privacy offi cer, stated easier. However, it takes away from come or how the data is split, with and the provider, in order to allow tricity, but there is a reason gov- that the idea is not ruled out for the a person’s privacy. Th e method the point being that allowing tel- data fl ow. ernments take these steps to pro- future. “We would always review a would allow offi cers to search da- ecom giants to control the fl ow Having to pay extra for a Netf- tect the facilitation of bandwidth. request and take it on a case-by- tabases for not only the person in of information in such a deeply lix account while Netfl ix pays for Th e only question is whether the case basis,” Black mentioned. question, but also their relatives. It intensive mode is a disruption of someone’s ability to access a user’s blow to that facilitation will be Black also said that “[Th e com- is one thing to give up one’s rights communication. account is a cringe-worthy pros- internal. pany tries] to make information as an adult, but it is another to Th e internet, which in this day pect in and of itself. Th e idea of a available on the website in vari- give up someone else’s rights by and age is needed for everything, news outlet being outright banned Reuven Glezer is a sophomore ous forms, so through Frequently relation. Police should have to go should not be impeded for mon- in an area because of an out- studying Literary Form and Writ- Asked Questions, through infor- through court to obtain a warrant ey. Th e primary reason to prevent side company’s personal grudge ing. He is a frequent contributor to mation in our privacy center.” for a specifi c individual, not a com- such impediments is that the use against that outlet is abhorrent. Th e Ticker and an editor for Refract Th is disclosure is not that ob- pany that someone gave a DNA of fi nancial leverage against peo- It is incredibly easy to take the Magazine. vious at fi rst glance, however. Th e sample to for a diff erent, unrelated ple in the consumption of their in- FAQ section of the company’s site reason. If companies continue formation is essentially censorship is fi lled with information about with this policy, there should be for the digital age. privacy, but none of it pertains to more indicators available to any- Lack of economic resources Buying subscriptions to a newspaper will not help if the actions taken in the case of a one purchasing the DNA kits. could theoretically deprive an en- those newspapers are not allowed to work on the law enforcement request for DNA. tire community of information. To fi nd this information, one must -Katarzyna Borkowska Th e idea of a single company con- digital scale in certain areas. browse throughout the site or di- International Business '20 trolling the data fl ow of vast swaths

Gene editing systems may raise distinct concerns everal years ago, the United In nonhuman subjects, it often Kingdom’s Human Fertili- takes around 16 weeks for muscle Ssation and Embryology Au- growth, so now Zayner is tasked thority approved gene editing in with enduring the wait. viable human embryos. Upon One man doing what he wants hearing this, questions arise and to his body may not sound like a the imagination runs wild. A dys- huge problem, but the results raise topian future where everyone is a lot of ethical concerns. With how editing their kids’ genes to match rapidly norms have loosened since the parents’ desired traits becomes Niakan fi rst started her CRISPR an entertaining idea to ponder. experiments, it is only a matter Th at is why, at fi rst, the HFEA of time before the public, not just had only given the greenlight to scientists, are carrying out these one research project being con- biohacks on themselves and even ducted by biologist Kathy Niakan those around them. at the Francis Crick Institute in Of course, gene editing raises London. Only her lab was allowed other concerns that were especial- to do the tweaking, using the CRIS- ly prevalent when Niakan started, PR-Cas9 gene editing system to such as the so-called “designer study donated embryos in the fi rst baby dilemma,” which questions week after fertilization. whether it is ethical to alter babies’ In 2017, a lot more people than genes before birth. Still, countries just Niakan are allowed to play like China have been using it to around with the CRISPR system. correct harmful genes like one Dr. Josiah Zayner, Canadian that caused certain blood disor- biohacker and CEO of Th e Odin, ders. Zayner is not the one people a genetic engineering company, should be worried about, though. is one such person. Biohackers Scientists should be concerned are not a new caste; they have just about the people whose research been around in diff erent forms projects are largely left unregulat- throughout the years. Biohackers ed by the government, giving them are really explorers of genes, test- more freedom to pursue some less ing limits and trying new things as than smart or not so noble experi- they study both plant and animal ments. Th ese experiments come DNA, while experimenting with with the risk of cancer and other gene editing. health problems, even mutations. Taking biohacking as far as Whether Zayner is success- Zayner has seems like something ful or not, there needs to be some out of a comic book. After all, fi c- strict international laws set up to titious villains are often created regulate the genetic engineering of when scientists push too far. In humans as gene modifi cation gets a move many are calling crazy, increasingly more accessible. Hu- Zayner has altered his own DNA, mans should be able to advance specifi cally in the muscle cells of their knowledge without conduct- his forearm. Th e citizen-scientist ing any unethical experiments. A targeted the myostatin gene that science fi ction nightmare must not prevents muscle growth in hu- become the new reality. mans and animals. He deleted this gene and now is waiting for -Jessica Kraker something, if anything, to happen. English/History '18 DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 7 BBusinessusiness FCC chairman aims to revoke Obama-era net neutrality rules BY KLAUDIA CZARNOCKA profi table approaches to off ering CONTRIBUTING WRITER internet, internet service providers believe that this will give them the Under President Donald opportunity to fi t their customers’ Trump’s administration, the new needs better. Some consumers do chairman of the Federal Commu- not need really fast internet and the nications Commission, Ajit Pai, ones who do should be willing to plans on deregulating net neutral- pay for it. ity rules. If approved, this could Th is change will also allow for change not only the world, but the more of a free market economy. U.S. economy in particular. Th e current net neutrality rules Currently, internet service pro- limit what the internet service pro- viders like Verizon Wireless and viders can off er. However, if these Spectrum are required by law to rules are lifted, internet providers treat all of the internet’s data with can off er diff erent service pack- equality. Th ey are not allowed to ages. Dimitri Laloudakis, a student block content or slow down inter- at Baruch College, off ered a strong net speeds on diff erent websites. opinion on the topic with his capi- Th e concept of pay-to-play, in other talistic approach. words, is strictly forbidden. Th ese “If you want something faster, internet service providers fought JULIAN TINEO | THE TICKER you pay for it. Th is is not a new con- against net neutrality ever since it cept. Why are people opposing the was established. The removal of net neutrality regulations could allow large internet providers, like Verizon and Comcast, to throttle the internet. lift of these net neutrality rules?” he Under former President Barack asked. He went on to add an anal- Obama’s administration in 2015, lennial generation. Th is is the fi rst three seconds for a mobile site to against Pai’s actions in order to ogy to explain his point. “It’s a stan- the net neutrality rules were ap- group of people who would suff er load will abandon their search 53 protect themselves and stand for dard business practice. Just like in proved by then FCC chairman, from Pai’s successful execution of percent of the time. their freedom of speech. For some an airline industry, you can either Tom Wheeler. According to Th e deregulating net neutrality. Under Small businesses and entre- of them, it will not just be a mat- pay to fl y coach or pay more to fl y New York Times, Wheeler said that Obama’s administration, there was preneurs would also suff er from ter of adjustment. Th e decision on business class where you’d have the FCC passed these rules in order a strong belief that the internet was this. Relating back to e-commerce, whether net neutrality rules will more comfort. It’s the same with to preserve the “core of free expres- very important and should be pub- business owners who just made stay in place can cause small busi- Verizon giving you the option to sion and democratic principles.” It lic. Th e government also viewed the transition onto online plat- nesses to close down. Laying out have fast or slow internet.” is clear that the previous adminis- the internet as something that was forms and maybe even run their the money to get the best internet Laloudakis also commented on tration acted more on behalf of U.S. too big and signifi cant to let inter- entire businesses online will see may not be a problem for giants like the monopolistic setting in which citizens as opposed to the current net service providers control. an increased overhead expense Google LLC or Amazon.com Inc. these internet providers can abuse administration acting in favor of Individual consumers have that consequently lowers their However, smaller businesses will their market power. He believes big businesses. been driving e-commerce through profi tability. see this as a great threat to them. that “the government should limit Th e underlying debate that ex- the roof in the past few years. Th ey With the rise in popularity of On the other hand, proponents its interference with businesses in ists in this situation is between surely would not be happy if their freelance apps like TaskRabbit, or of deregulation of net neutrality order to promote innovation and freedom of speech, which the net basic internet plan did not allow websites for freelancers such as are big internet service providers. competition.” neutrality rules protected, and the them to order their clothes or gro- Upwork, this change will be detri- Verizon Wireless and Spectrum, Th e repeal of net neutrality reg- choke on the free market. ceries online. According to Times mental to simple individuals who for example, are companies that ulations can close some doors, but Many U.S. citizens treat the in- writer Tiff any Hsu, research from take part in the gig economy — would defi nitely like to be able to it may open numerous others, with ternet as an essential part of their a Google subsidiary suggests that those who utilize these services. decide how much internet they a wealth of opportunities for both lives, especially the younger mil- visitors who have to wait more than Th ese groups of people will fi ght provide. Other than the possible future consumers and businesses.

Tesla announces release of new Roadster and Semi truck vehicles

BY JAHVON MEADOWS ger as well. Touchscreens are posi- BUSINESS EDITOR tioned on either side of the driver, off ering navigation information, Tesla Inc., the U.S. automaker, blind spot monitoring and trip energy storage company and solar data logging applications. Th ere panel manufacturer, recently an- are also fl eet management and nounced its new lineup of electric- routing tools. powered vehicles. Th e lineup in- Th e Semi will charge itself at cludes the Tesla Roadster, a new car, solar-powered Megachargers, and and the Tesla Semi, an all-electric can get 400 miles of range on a sin- semi-truck. gle 30-minute charge. Tesla plans Th e Semi is a four-motor truck to have these Megachargers placed with a range of 500 miles and some worldwide so that consumers can self-driving capabilities, according easily charge their vehicles. to Th e Verge. Th e regular versions Th e Tesla Semi also off ers ad- of the 300-mile and 500-mile trucks vanced safety features. It has a spe- are priced at around $150,000 and cial battery design that helps rein- $180,000 each, respectively. force the battery units. Tesla claims its Semi truck pro- Th e windshield is also made vides numerous benefi ts compared of impact-resistant glass, and the to its counterparts. For example, truck is made to avoid jackknifi ng it can go from zero to 60 mph in a by automatically detecting any in- mere fi ve seconds, and from zero to stability that could lead to this is- 60 mph towing 80,000 pounds, its sue. If it detects an issue, the truck maximum tow load, in only 20 sec- will torque each wheel accordingly, onds, a rate much faster than the while also activating the brakes. average diesel truck. Cameras are included to try Th e Semi also off ers a transmis- eliminating blind spots and help sion that does not require the shift- support the detection of objects. ing of gears, a normal requirement Th ey provide alerts to the driver for electric vehicles, with regenera- automatically whenever potential WWW.FLICKR.COM tive braking. hazards are identifi ed. Tesla asserts that the truck out- According to TechCrunch, “Tes- The Tesla Semi is an all-electric truck, which Tesla claims has numerous advantages compared to its diesel truck counterparts. performs its diesel rivals regarding la has also built Enhanced Autopi- qualities such as responsiveness lot features into its Semi, which is also be used with or without the an obvious ecological perspective, truck that uses an internal combus- and handling. Th e Semi can cover not surprising given the work it’s aerodynamic cowling above the to a more economic, cost-eff ec- tion engine, like diesel trucks do. more miles than a semi-diesel done pioneering and refi ning these hood, depending on the height of tive standpoint. According to Th e Tesla says the Semi requires “sig- truck in the same time span, with drier assistance features on its line- the trailer it is pulling. Verge, most long-haul diesel trucks nifi cantly less maintenance” than safer operation in and around traf- up of consumer cars.” Electric trucks are not only be- are priced around $120,000 and a diesel truck, in particular because fi c, according to TechCrunch. On the Semi, Tesla’s Autopilot ing worked on by Tesla. Nikola cost tens of thousands of dollars to “it lacks the high-strain moving Th e Tesla Semi also boasts an off ers automated emergency brak- Motor Company is working on a operate annually. parts of internal combustion en- unconventional design. Th e com- ing, lane keeping and lane depar- hybrid hydrogen-powered electric Tesla claims its Semi, which is gine vehicles, including the engine, pany claims that its cabin is tailored ture warnings to help encourage powertrain, which the company is all electric, will provide more than transmission, after-treatment sys- specifi cally for drivers, with stairs safe highway driving. building together with Bosch. $200,000 in fuel savings over the tem and diff erentials,” according to that are designed to make it easier Th is version of the truck is a day Daimler AG has revealed its lifespan of the vehicle. TechCrunch. to get in and out, and the ability to truck, designed for short hauls, own concept for a Mitsubishi E- Compared to their diesel breth- Companies such as DHL Ex- stand fully when inside the cab. and without a sleeper. Tesla said it FUSO fully electric, Vision One ren, electric trucks could live lon- press and Walmart have already put According to TechCrunch, the could easily extend the cab to ac- truck with 220 miles of range, but ger and be less expensive to main- in limited orders for Tesla’s electric driver is also centered in the cab commodate a sleeper cabin, and with no specifi ed release window tain long term. Th e cost to refuel Semi truck, most likely interested relative to the road, and there is a then extend the underlying battery so far. Th e long-term advantages them over their lifetimes should be in the potential of these vehicles removable jump seat for a passen- pack to support that as well. It can of electric trucks are great, from far less than the cost to operate a over conventional diesel ones. PAGE 8 I THE TICKER BUSINESS DECEMBER 4, 2017 DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 9 PAGE 10 I THE TICKER ARTS & STYLE DECEMBER 4, 2017 AArtsrts & SStyletyle Mobile Unit’s The Winter’s Tale delivers Shakespeare to public BY REUVEN GLEZER a way that might be a turnoff for SENIOR STAFF WRITER people new to Shakespeare, espe- cially the audience of the Mobile Fifty years ago, the founder of Unit. Surprisingly, even cut down Th e Public Th eater, Joseph Papp, for time and short on cast, Evans’ initiated a mobile theater project vision of Th e Winter’s Tale remains he originally titled New York Shake- staggeringly clear. speare Festival. King Leontes of Sicilia is played With a small cast and a few set by Justin Cunningham, who eff ec- pieces, the William Shakespeare tively portrays the character’s rag- production toured New York City, ing jealousy and pained remorse. bringing theater to places where Leontes comes under the illusion it was rarely, if ever, found. Th ese that his wife Hermione, played by places included libraries, prisons, Stacey Yen, has been sleeping with multipurpose rooms and commu- Leontes’ closest friend, King Polix- nity centers. enes of Bohemia, played by Nich- Th e New York Shakespeare Fes- olas Hoge, and believes that the tival off ered members of the com- child in Hermione’s womb belongs munity a chance to gather and see to Polixenes. an aspect of culture that they may Th e king, unable to control his CAROL ROSEGG | THE PUBLIC THEATER have not experienced before. jealousy or listen to the wisdom Hardly anyone is as suited for of his court, imprisons Hermione From left, Yen, Myers and Grollman do much with little set decoration in The Public Theater’s mobile production. the mission to entice people into when Polixenes fl ees at Camillo’s exploring a diff erent culture than behest. Camillo is a kind and loyal bit of liveliness to the “summer pursued by a bear” — managed Unit might have watered down the Shakespeare. His landscapes are member of the court and is played half” of the play, where everything to genuinely give the audience a show in terms of fi nesse and narra- always somewhat familiar, yet they with true joy by Sathya Sridharan. rights itself. fright when it fi rst came onstage. A tive coherence in order to make it a also manage to singe fantasy into At Hermione’s trial, Leontes rejects Never has a sheep shearing puppet also plays the character of bare-bones touring production. the skin. a vision from the gods that declares been so catchy or infectious, with Mamillius, voiced by Chris Myers, It can gladly be reported, how- Fifty years later, Papp’s vision is her innocent, and so begins the music by Heather Christian fi lling whose charm and downright ador- ever, that nothing of the like was honored in what Th e Public Th e- winter of their lives. in some of the transitional gaps able nature only become crushing remotely visible in the imagined ater has deemed its “Astor Season,” Shakespeare’s comedies are guaranteed by the cuts needed to when Leontes’ pride causes the kingdoms of Sicilia and Bohemia through its Mobile Unit production mired in mix-ups, mistaken iden- facilitate this production. gods to smite his only son. Th e im- that occupied the Public’s majestic of Th e Winter’s Tale — Public’s re- tities, kindly strangers and bizarre, Th e use of a cappella renditions age of the puppet child crumpled LuEsther Hall. If anything, the lack invention of Papp’s mobile theater. unusual places. Th e Winter’s Tale is of some of the transitional verse in in lifelessness proves to be a genu- of a more lush set and light design Under direction from Lee Sun- no diff erent. Th e strangest places the play works far better than ex- inely haunting image as the fi rst makes one pay closer attention to day Evans, Th e Winter’s Tale is in the world are those that hide the pected. It brings to mind Classic half of the play begins to close. the actors’ re-telling of one of the probably one of Shakespeare’s deepest secrets for the play’s char- Stage Company’s tepid production It is incredibly diffi cult to judge oldest stories in English drama. most tonally jarring comedies. Th e acters, brought cleverly to life by of As You Like It earlier this year, the Mobile Unit’s Th e Winter’s Tale At one point during the play, fi rst act digs deep into the foolish- the tiniest details. which also attempted to use music without considering Th e Public Mamillius tells his mother Herm- ness of pompous and jealous men Evans’ decision to portray the as a transitional tool, but came off Th eater’s other Shakespeare of- ione “a tale for winter,” a dark and who willingly deny everything that shepherds of the play — played by as more of a gimmick. ferings, such as the resplendent mischievous fairy tale. undoes their visions. Christopher Ryan Grant and Nina Rounding out the contours of Shakespeare in the Park and its Th is show is quite the tale, where Following a time jump, the sec- Grollman — more in the style of the world is the puppet design, regular in-house productions of the a frigid, unhappy winter is followed ond half of the play dives right into American Midwest shepherds courtesy of James Ortiz, whose bear great playwright’s works. After all, by a summer brought plainly into silliness, young love and magic in rather than Greek ones, added a — the one in the famous line, “Exit, it is easy to worry that the Mobile view to banish the cold of mistakes.

Robinson's Th e Magpie Salute gains popularity following successful US tour BY LUIS LUCERO Th e concept of the band is noticeable for Th e Chris Robin- COMPILED BY MAXIM IBADOV winner Christian Borle in the icon- SENIOR STAFF WRITER very similar to that of the defunct son Brotherhood’s shows, when- ic role of Willy Wonka. Following Beady Eye, another band made up ever the band featured old band Taylor Swift’s new album, Rep- the closing, the musical will go on When the famed Southern rock of various personnel from a group material. utation, reigns on Billboard’s Top a national tour in September 2018. group Th e Black Crowes decided helmed by vitriolic brothers, Oasis. Most spiritual successor bands 200 chart for the second week, ______to split up in 2015, the two vola- While Th e Chris Robinson Broth- opt to play it safe and focus on with a total of more than 1.5 mil- tile brothers who started the band, erhood is an entirely new concept only the recognizable songs. Th ese lion units sold, already crown- Jordan Fisher, the star of Teen singer Chris Robinson and guitar- from the ground up, Th e Magpie shows, however, end up becom- ing the album as the best-selling Beach Movie and Hamilton, be- ist Rich Robinson, each went their Salute more or less picks up where ing a treat for both longtime and album of 2017 and maintaining came the winner of the 25th season own way. Th e Black Crowes had left off . newer Crowes fans. Fogg’s vocals Swift’s status as one of the most of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” Th e former started a new band, Some could view this as a cyni- on these songs manage to pay forceful names in music. Country- with his partner Lindsay Arnold. aptly named Th e Chris Robinson cal attempt at living off the Crowes’ tribute to the Crowes while add- western’s favorite couple, Tim Mc- At 23, Fisher became the youngest Brotherhood, which mixed to- legacy. Others could see this as giv- ing a new approach to singing, Graw and Faith Hill, debut at No. male to win the show. Contempo- gether blues and psychedelia with ing the Crowes experience to both though it takes a little while to get 2 with their new duet album, Th e rary violinist Lindsey Stirling and a strong live band that frequent- longtime fans and those who did used to hearing the original band’s Rest of Our Life, having 104,000 Mark Ballas came in second, with ly tours with an ever-changing not get a chance to see the band songs being sung by anyone other units sold. Another country-west- former child actor Frankie Muniz set list. during its existence. than Chris. ern mega-power, Garth Brooks ar- fi nishing in third with partner Wit- As for Rich, he has mostly Whichever way one looks at it, Surprisingly, Rich and Ford end rives at No. 4 with his new box set ney Carson. continued with a solo career, oc- they cannot deny that Th e Magpie up both receiving a sizable num- Th e Anthology Part I: Th e First Five ______casionally getting other gigs per- Salute is a strong live act in its own ber of turns on the microphone. Years, with 53,000 units sold, mak- forming with legendary bands right. Even with no original mate- Aside from playing their own solo ing it Brooks’ 19th Top 10 album. Streaming service Amazon like Bad Company during its 2016 rial of its own, the band makes the songs, they both helmed a lengthy ______Studios is in talks with the estate U.S. tour. best of the large backlog of Crowes acoustic middle portion of the of late author J.R.R. Tolkien and Last October, Rich announced material. show, mostly made up of covers Coco scores a major victory, as Warner Bros. Television to create a that he would be forming a new While Th e Magpie Salute is not from artists like Gram Parsons and Pixar’s new animated fi lm set in series based on Tolkien’s magnum band called Th e Magpie Salute. reliant on lengthy jams like Th e Th e Flying Burrito Brothers. Mexico dominates the box offi ce opus, Th e Lord of Th e Rings. While Th e band would feature other for- Black Crowes or even Th e Chris One memorable moment came with $71 million in earnings. Once no deal has been set yet, Van- mer Crowes members like guitarist Robinson Brotherhood is, each during Th e Black Crowes song again, Disney and Pixar prove that ity Fair reports that sources with Marc Ford and bass guitarist Sven show on its tour is completely dif- “Exit.” Slocum concluded the song they are the most infl uential forces knowledge of the situation claim Pipien. ferent from the last. Since the band with a piano solo, during which when it comes to sending a power- that Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos is Th e band’s longtime keyboard claimed to have rehearsed more the crowd started chanting “Eddie! ful message: that Latino representa- personally involved in the nego- player Eddie Harsch was set to be than 100 songs before touring, it Eddie!” in reference to departed tion not only matters, but has a wide tiations. included in the lineup, but sud- is very understandable why the member Harsch. After the song, international appeal. Wonder, a ______denly died less than a month after members would want to switch Rich acknowledged their chant touching family story starring Oscar- the band’s formation. things up each night. and joked that “Eddie was smiling winner Julia Roberts along with Ja- Ahead of her anticipated ap- In addition to the familiar faces, Th eir repertoire is not limited up there.” cob Tremblay as a fi fth-grader with pearance on Broadway in Th e Pa- new members include John Hogg to Crowes songs either. Songs from Even without a debut studio al- a deformed face, fi nishes in third risian Woman, actress Uma Th ur- on lead vocals, Nico Bereciartúa on Rich and Ford’s solo careers are bum, Th e Magpie Salute’s fi rst tour place with $32 million. man shared a touching post on guitar, Matt Slocum on keyboards, also performed, with both taking is hitting all the right notes for fans ______Instagram, announcing herself as Joe Magistro on drums and Charity up lead vocals on their respective of Th e Black Crowes. a part of the #MeToo movement White, Adrien Reju and Katrine Ot- songs. Th e band also busted out Hopefully, the band’s impend- Th e Broadway musical Charlie aimed to demonstrate the scale of tosen on backing vocals. some cover songs from bands like ing studio album will manage and the Chocolate Factory has an- sexual harassment in the world. Earlier this year, the band per- Led Zeppelin, Th e Rolling Stones to expand on the overall Crowes nounced its closing date of Jan. 14, Th urman also went on to attack formed its fi rst shows with four and Free, among many others. sound without being too attached following 27 previews and 305 per- Harvey Weinstein and “his wicked sold-out nights at New York City’s As mentioned earlier, the set to the past. formances. Based on the beloved conspirators.” Th e actress stated Gramercy Th eatre and has been list is made up mostly of Crowes In some ways, Th e Magpie Sa- children’s book by Roald Dahl and that she is “glad it’s going slowly — on the road ever since. Th e band material. In an eff ort to please the lute gives the fans a consolation its 1971 fi lm adaptation, the musi- you don’t deserve a bullet.” recently returned to the city with fans, a lot of the songs that were for what Th e Black Crowes could cal starred two-time Tony Award- ______two nights at Irving Plaza, not too chosen for the show were mostly have done, had they not abruptly far away from its debut venue. deep cuts. A similar addition was disbanded. DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER ARTS & STYLE I PAGE 11 Troubled Justice League ignores DC Extended Universe’s past Extensive reshoots became nec- rial eff orts in the emphasis of imag- the day feel moot. Th e villain’s mo- Despite poor narrative choices, essary, to the point where Henry ery over a developed narrative. tive is vague and his goal unclear. a weak villain and CGI mustache Cavill, playing Superman, had to Visually, the fi lm does not have Whether Steppenwolf wants to de- removal, it is hard to say that Justice have a mustache digitally removed much to off er. Whereas X-Men: stroy the world or just summon the League is bad. Although the fi lm due to his concurrent fi lming of the Days of Future Past milked a scene villain Darkseid becomes muddled is not a waste of time, spending sixth Mission Impossible fi lm. with a speedy superhero for many through the little substance he of- money on a ticket to see it may not Issues behind the scenes were moments and gags, Justice League fers the audience. be the best allocation of personal not readily apparent on the screen, has a long and dramatic moment Th ere are signifi cant portions funds. though some point out the awk- for the Flash to do one thing. in the two-hour runtime wherein Th e DC Extended Universe of ward patch where the mustache Th e villain, Steppenwolf, a CGI the heroes stand around and wait, fi lms is still stuck in its rut of re- was replaced with digital skin as an character bent on collecting a few bringing the immediacy of Step- sponsiveness. Suicide Squad was BENJAMIN WALLIN issue. Mostly, the troubling produc- important boxes, is visually unim- penwolf’s threat to the world into an unearned attempt to cash in tion set up doubt in viewers’ minds pressive. Extremely low angles of question. on Guardians of the Galaxy’s suc- as to how the fi lm would turn out. Wonder Woman feel more objecti- Th e issues may seem daunting, cess, and Justice League is a rushed DC Comics movies have been Dawn of Justice had to respond fying than epic. Even Batman lacks but there is still merit to this movie. Avengers-style team-up. What the plagued since the attempted cre- to complaints of Superman uncar- the great visual moments provided Th ere are attempts to have fun with DCEU really lacks is development, ation of a cinematic universe that ingly aiding in the destruction of during his warehouse fi ght scene in the quips of the Flash and the surf- since Warner Bros. is rushing to was intended to rival Marvel’s pop- his city of Metropolis in Man of Steel Dawn of Justice. er persona of Aquaman, but little of match Marvel’s progress, having ular mega franchise. and Justice League had to respond Th e stakes are questionable in these characters is seen. started fi ve years too late. Building Man of Steel, Batman v. Super- to the dour nature of Dawn of Jus- Justice League, making it diffi cult A moment seen from the Flash’s a franchise with the merit of not man: Dawn of Justice and Suicide tice. Th e problems were a setup and to feel tension. It is no surprise that perspective while running past Su- wasting time is not an admirable Squad were all critically panned it was up to Justice League to deliver Superman returns, as was teased perman ranks as one of the greatest approach. Th e DCEU needs to be and, even after the positive mo- something surprisingly good. at the end of Dawn of Justice, so superhero surprises in the past two fi xed in a meaningful way, and DC mentum from summer breakout Th e most prevalent issue in Jus- all questions of who will help save decades of the medium. will need to work hard for it. Wonder Woman, it was still unclear tice League is its characterization. whether Justice League was the Th e Superman of Justice League is type of fi lm that could overcome its not at all representative of the pre- predecessors and help DC Comics vious two fi lms in which he was succeed in the way Marvel has. featured. Th e fi lm is a team-up event of In Man of Steel, he was one of six superheroes trying to save the multiple blurs in the sky, crashing world, building off pre-existing into buildings and destroying al- movies, much like Th e Avengers most an entire city. In Dawn of Jus- did in 2012. However, although Jus- tice, he was suspected of bombing tice League is not a bad movie, it is Congress, turned into a public men- heavily fl awed. ace and only shown as a symbol of It is no secret that Justice League hope in a single montage. Th ere is had severe development issues. nothing to set up the way Super- Following claims that Dawn of Jus- man is portrayed in Justice League. tice was dark and not funny, War- In this fi lm, Superman is a hero ner Bros. invited members of the mourned by the world, a symbol of press to watch the fi lming of some the best that people could achieve. of Justice League and released foot- Never depicted as a team player or age to the public. a leader, Superman is expected to However, both actions seemed be both, taking on the responsibility more like attempts to prove that for tying together the bickering Bat- humor would be present in this man, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, new fi lm. Th en director Zack Sny- Cyborg and the Flash. der left production after his daugh- Th ere is dishonesty and igno- ter, aged 20, committed suicide, rance in the way Superman is made with Joss Whedon taking over in to be a beacon of hope, much in the COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES AND DC COMICS his place. style of Snyder’s previous directo- From left, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, the Flash and Cyborg team up to face a world-threatening foe. Gerwig's Lady Bird astonishes audiences with coming-of-age tale

BY CHARLES TABASSO STAFF WRITER Lady Bird lives on the self- Marion McPherson and her daughter Christine “Lady Bird” described "wrong side of the McPherson are returning home from another college tour. Th ey tracks" along with the rest of have just wrapped up listening to a the McPhersons — a family moving rendition of Th e Grapes of Wrath, and are quietly dabbing the hobbled by unemployment corners of their eyes. Christine moves for the radio — with her mother Marion, dial but her mother slaps her hand away; she urges her daughter to played by a stoic Laurie pause and refl ect on the weight of the story’s parting sentences. Metcalf, almost single- With a sigh, Christine stares handedly supporting them gloomily out the window toward the Sacramento landscape, saying all. Lady Bird's future may “I want to live through something.” Th e rest of Lady Bird, written and not be completely under her directed by Greta Gerwig, is an MERIE WALLACE | A24 emotional tour de force and explo- control, but her personality is. ration of this dream unconsciously Julie, right, questions her lifelong friend, Lady Bird, left, about changing friends in order to fi t in with diff erent groups. coming true. Saoirse Ronan was an unques- stein, bring out some of the funni- cate this with their children. too late to apologize, and viewers able and worrying. tionably perfect fi t to play the so- est back-and-forth action outside Despite a largely disappointing have crashed directly into the after- Gerwig does not shy away from lipsistic Catholic schoolgirl, Lady of a Neil Simon play. Julie routinely side story that needlessly pits father math of her carelessness. examining whether Lady Bird can Bird. She seamlessly transitions steals every scene involving her against son for a soulless corporate Understandably, a fundamental truly be the best judge of herself from rebellious to vulnerable with- hopeless crush, the math teacher. job, Larry McPherson’s role in the part of Lady Bird’s personal jour- and implies, with an opening quote out ever turning the dialogue into Gerwig has a remarkable knack family should not fool viewers. ney is learning fi rsthand that not all by fellow Sacramentan Joan Didion clunky one-liners or bitter mono- for juggling her fi lm’s characters so Although he often retreats debts can be repaid, nor all damage as her epigram that it still takes a logues. that they never lose their momen- back into his game of solitaire repaired. village to raise a child, no matter Lady Bird lives on the self-de- tum off -screen; although Ronan is during many a heated exchange, Lady Bird, however, is deter- how rebellious or deep into Califor- scribed “wrong side of the tracks” in the limelight, she belongs to a he nurtures Lady Bird’s spirit as mined to live life on her own terms, nia they might live. along with the rest of the McPher- constellation of fi ne performances tenderly as his wife does, and is in spite of her mother and the tur- Gerwig also strongly believes sons — a family hobbled by unem- — especially so with Metcalf. deeply aff ected by his daughter’s bulence of navigating her Catholic that there is more to her home- ployment — with her mother Mari- It is remarkable the way that impulsive nature. high school, which proves itself a town’s character than fornication on, played by a stoic Laurie Metcalf, Marion bends over backward and Being — criminally so — a man formidable force that ferries Lady and fl ower children. She said in almost single-handedly supporting still manages to be the backbone of few words, he develops as an- Bird along most of her various life- an interview with Vanity Fair that them all. Lady Bird’s future may not of her family. If anyone were to be other one of life’s punching bags, altering decisions. “home really comes into focus be completely under her control, the fulcrum of Lady Bird’s future, a punching bag Lady Bird does not She quickly begins to mix and when you are leaving,” and only but her personality is. it would be her mother; she is the realize she has been abusing. Th e match friends to blend in with dif- then can the impression of one’s As a fi lm seeking to diff erentiate mouthpiece of poverty, voicing a danger lies in how gradual the es- ferent crowds, adjusting herself community be recognized. itself within the genre of coming- reality by which her daughter is calation of Lady Bird’s inattention like the burgeoning socialite she Lady Bird’s metaphorical fl ight of-age tales, Lady Bird’s favorite youthfully blinded. becomes — a fact only Marion ever is, much to Julie’s chagrin. Hav- out of Sacramento may have truly method of defying convention is in But as the mother bird that seems capable of breaking, adept ing known her best friend the lon- set her free, but all birds tend to mi- creating natural circumstances for knows instinctively to let her baby as she is at playing the bad guy. gest, Julie has a perception of Lady grate in the direction of home. humor and pain to be fostered, and learn to fl y in free fall, Marion’s re- Th is confrontation marks the Bird that the audience expects to As a fi lm, and as a character, for the titular character to mature. straint is also akin to love. Actions fi rst time Lady Bird, along with the be one-to-one. As such, when she Lady Bird astonishes with its story Interactions with lifelong best are the language through which the audience, identifi es the error in her openly gauges the growing dis- and resonates all too well with its friend Julie, played by Beanie Feld- McPherson parents best communi- ways; but by then it is impotently tance between them, it is indisput- audience. PAGE 12 I THE TICKER ARTS & STYLE DECEMBER 4, 2017 Lincoln Center revives DeLappe’s rewarding story, The Wolves BY REUVEN GLEZER to be told through the eyes of a girls Once the audience hears the and cheap television series about the Mitzi E. Newhouse with turf — SENIOR STAFF WRITER soccer team would be, at the very Wolves announce who they like the lives of adolescents. DeLappe even the back wall of the stage. least, a little unrelatable. best, it is hard not to nod in agree- clearly understands that some- It feels almost like some sort A pack of motivated, clever and Th ey would be incredibly wrong ment when they say they do not times the things viewers might of otherworldly forest where the terrifying creatures have made to think so. Th e girls of the ensem- want the coach who “made us do see as dramatic do in fact happen Wolves reside, practicing high- their home at the Mitzi E. New- ble make up the Wolves, a team scrimmage in our sports bras.” to people. knees and butt kicks in preparation house Th eater at Lincoln Center for ready for the Nationals, and eager Th e Wolves, only referred to by Th e soccer team would be noth- for their next battle. Right outside the Performing Arts, and they are to hear rumors of talent scouts. their numbers for a majority of the ing without the direction of Lila that forest, though, is a world of only going to be there until Jan. 7. Th e Wolves prove themselves as play, especially by one another, are Neugebauer, whose spot-on stag- college-aged boyfriends, port-a- Th e titular indoor soccer team truly a collective, even when they clearly parts of a singular, much ing makes the maneuvers these potties and therapists. of Sarah DeLappe’s Th e Wolves may held simultaneous conversations more powerful whole. When no girls pull off not only believable, Ásta Bennie Hostetter, respon- not be the fanged and furred preda- about the Khmer Rouge, children one else is around, though, each but also a joy to watch. sible for costume design, created a tors of the forest, but they are forces trapped in cages or whether one girl becomes far more than her Th e sheer precision makes this slick battle uniform for the Wolves of nature in their own right, turning of them needed a pad because number. endeavor feel less like an exercise that makes any changes to and the thrust stage of the Mitzi E. Ne- their period was just not leaving While the concept of putting a in scenario-based storytelling, and from those uniforms an almost whouse into what is unmistakably them alone. magnifying lens on the parts of a more of a genuine act of telling a holy moment. their own territory. DeLappe’s casual, conversa- whole is not new, DeLappe’s tight story within the world into which Lap Chi Chu’s lighting, with After a brief run at the Duke on tional writing makes the dialogue writing allows for the insight to be DeLappe has chosen to look. its signature powerful eruption of 42nd Street, the Pulitzer-nominat- feel less like tropes in a blender and less of a case study and more of a Th e production team also took bold radiance, emanates an envi- ed play has been revived at Lincoln more like the genuine insights of fl y-on-the-wall situation. fascinating measures to create the ronment that reminds the audience Center with a vivacity rarely af- teenage girls, while the adults are Th e little things that set them world of Th e Wolves. Laura Jellinek, of just how competitive, and how forded to works with such specifi c out making the rules and fi guring apart become fascinating, even whose puzzle-piece sets some- grueling, being an athlete can be. subject matters. Anyone could eas- out who is up to being coach this if perhaps these problems have times feel like interdimensional Th is is put to best eff ect in a si- ily imagine that the stories meant time around. been laid out before in soap operas doors, has encroached the stage of lent scene starring only #00, played by Lizzy Jutila, whose own silence proves to be a barrier for something much heavier within. It is hard not Once the audience hears to jump when #00 fi nally makes her exit after these moments. the Wolves announce who Overall, Th e Wolves is some- they like best, it is hard not thing of an out-of-the-way, yet re- warding, revival for Lincoln Center. to nod in agreement when Such quick resurrections of shows like Th e Wolves, which opened they say they do not want and closed in 2016 at the Duke on 42nd Street, could easily be the coach who "made us cash grabs and fi ller material for a slow season. do scrimmage in our sports Th e play proudly stands on its bras.” The Wolves, only own on a new stage that seems bet- ter suited for the story DeLappe referred to by their numbers and Neugebauer want to tell. It pulls off being a lens without for a majority of the play, necessarily feeling like any kind of lens. especially by one another, If anything, the audience may as well be sitting on the bleachers or are clearly parts of a just passing by the quad where the singular, much more Wolves do their stretches and argue strategy, only to stop and briefl y PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIETA CERVANTES powerful whole. listen to something bursting from DeLappe's The Wolves tells the story of the titular Wolves, a women's soccer team getting ready for the nationals. young voices. Dream Theater returns to stage with 25th anniversary celebration

BY LUIS LUCERO Chaos. on, every song was performed a formance energy from that band a performance of the Portnoy-writ- SENIOR STAFF WRITER In contrast to the full-blown half step below its original record- permeating throughout the venue. ten epic, “A Change of Seasons.” At progressive rock that defi ned the ed key. It was very clear that Portnoy fi rst glance, it looks like simple fan Dream Th eater, the Long Island- last album, it was admittedly a Th is stylistic choice could be had been wanting to stage his tour service to play the song for the fi rst based band of progressive metal nice change of gears to fi nally see taken as a sign of how much of a for years. Dream Th eater had previ- time in 10 years, but according to titans, has returned with a brand the members embrace their metal toll the band’s lengthy period on ously performed Images and Words the band, this song started out as new tour. roots. While singer James LaBrie’s the road is having on the members, in its entirety a handful of times another track intended for Images But with no new studio album voice was fairly good for this tour, namely LaBrie. Also, the spon- during its “Chaos in Motion” world and Words that ended up not mak- since the release of its 2016 double his stage presence has changed taneity that made up the fi rst set tour in 2007, but those times saw ing the fi nal cut, thus giving the rock opera, Th e Astonishing, the dramatically since the last tour. was mostly absent for the rest of the band take the album and add song purpose in the show. band and its members have decid- In contrast to playing various the show. something new to the songs, large- Unfortunately, the song ends up ed to celebrate their past, specifi - characters in a rock opera, LaBrie While the band added solo ly at Portnoy’s suggestion. Th is time suff ering the same problems as the cally the band’s 1992 breakthrough opted instead for more of a Bruce spots for the remaining three mem- around, the energy from that tour’s main set. It is a great performance, album, Images and Words, which Dickinson-like approach of speak- bers — guitarist John Petrucci, key- performances was mostly gone. but one that lacks any real passion. celebrates its 25th anniversary ing to the audience in between boardist Jordan Rudess and current Th e three aforementioned so- Dream Th eater is an undeniably this year. songs. drummer Mike Mangini — during los were admittedly impressive, strong live act, but this latest tour Th e tour, aptly named “Images, Th e fi rst half of the show the album tracks, it feels like the but they did not serve any purpose ends up showing a band in des- Words & Beyond,” features both a brought about a few neat surprises. band added them just to make it other than simply padding out that perate need of a rest after constant collection of Dream Th eater clas- Th e middle of the set featured a sound less like it was playing the portion of the show. touring. sics and a complete performance couple of deep cuts from the band’s record note for note. Overall, while it was nice to see Hopefully, the band will take of the aforementioned album. discography, including the jazz fu- A point of comparison can be Images and Words presented in a lengthy sabbatical from tour- Th e past three years have seen sion-inspired instrumental, “Hell’s found in Th e Shattered Fortress, full, it seemed that Dream Th eater ing after this current trek wraps Dream Th eater actively partake Kitchen,” off its 1997 album, Falling in which Portnoy fi nally got to was just going through the motions up. Perhaps that time away could in touring. Aside from two sepa- Into Infi nity, and “To Live Forever,” perform the Dream Th eater epic, for an obligatory anniversary. also be spent working on a new rate tours for two studio albums, a song originally from the writing “Th e Twelve-Step Suite,” the per- Th e sole encore that night was studio album. the band also staged several fes- sessions of what would eventually tival tours in Europe. Th e fact that become Images and Words. Dream Th eater was able to stage yet For the fi rst time in Dream Th e- another world tour after all of that ater’s history, bass guitarist John is very remarkable. Myung fi nally received a dedicated Adding to that, this year also solo spot in the show. saw a former band member, found- But rather than use his solo as a ing drummer Mike Portnoy, stage means of showing off his skills as a his own tour of Dream Th eater ma- player, Myung decided to pay trib- terial with his carefully assembled ute to one of his musical idols, Jaco band, Th e Shattered Fortress. Pastorius of Weather Report. Portnoy’s tour received rave Th ere were also several mo- reviews from fans, adding to the ments during which the band anticipation that Dream Th eater teased the audience by playing faced from its fans regarding this short snippets of well-known clas- new tour. sics like Th e Beatles’ “Lucy in the While it was nice to fi nally be Sky with Diamonds” and Metalli- able to get a full tour of band clas- ca’s “Enter Sandman” in the middle sics after seeing the group play of its own songs. nothing but Th e Astonishing in its After a 20-minute intermis- entirety, it feels as if Portnoy did sion, the main portion of the show a better job of encapsulating the began, following a faux radio mon- Dream Th eater experience than the tage of 1992’s biggest hits played real Dream Th eater did. over the loudspeaker. It was here Th e night started with a perfor- that the most noticeable change in JIMMY FONTAINE | ROADRUNNER RECORDS mance of “Th e Dark Eternal Night” Dream Th eater’s performance style from the 2007 album, Systematic became apparent. From this point Dream Theater played songs from its 1992 album, Images and Words, on the “Images, Words & Beyond” tour. DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER ARTS & STYLE I PAGE 13 David and Goliath shifts underdog perspective BY ALEX WIECKOWSKI Just as perceived weaknesses CONTRIBUTING WRITER can at times be strengths, there are times when an advantage can ac- Th e classic biblical tale of David tually be a disadvantage. To make and Goliath tends to be interpret- his point, Gladwell uses the exam- ed as an underdog story of a feeble ple of a student pursuing a STEM shepherd against a gigantic war- major at Harvard University. Get- rior, the young shepherd winning ting into an elite and prestigious with only a stone and sling. Since school such as Harvard, instead of then, the story has come to rep- a liberal arts school such as Hart- resent battles between underdogs wick College, to pursue a STEM and giants. Many believe that Da- major would be expected to be an vid’s victory was miraculous. But advantage, but Gladwell has the Malcolm Gladwell disagrees. statistics to prove otherwise. In his book David and Goliath, Gladwell found that although Gladwell challenges how people the bottom third of Harvard stu- view obstacles and disadvantages, dents had higher SAT scores than and shows how sometimes a per- the top third of Hartwick students, son’s perceived weaknesses can the Harvard students had a lower actually be their greatest strength. likelihood of getting a STEM de- Gladwell starts his book by re-ex- gree. Th e SAT scores of the bottom amining the fi ght between David third of Harvard students averaged and Goliath. He argues that David 581, compared to the top third of actually had the upper hand in the Hartwick students, who had an fi ght for a variety of reasons. average score of 569. Yet, only 15.4 First, David used a sling, a percent of those Harvard students weapon that can hurl rocks at in- graduated with a science degree, credible speeds and hit targets compared to 55 percent of the up to 200 yards away. David had Hartwick students. experience with the sling, as this After pondering on these re- was his weapon of choice for fi ght- sults, Gladwell realized that it is ing off lions and bears. David also not how smart a student is, but had no armor, so he could move how smart they feel relative to quickly and freely without any ad- their fellow classmates. Gladwell ditional weight slowing him down. goes on to another study that Goliath, Gladwell argues, was shows that the best students from at a disadvantage because of his mediocre schools were almost al- weight and choice of weapon. ways more likely to be hired than Goliath wore a full suit of armor, good students from the very best which gave him an additional 100 schools. pounds to carry, as well as a sword. Th e world can be a compli- Goliath, expecting close range cated and complex place; some- combat, was not prepared. times one’s greatest weakness Gladwell goes through several can be their greatest strength and examples of disadvantages such as vice versa. Although challenging, dyslexia, race and loss of parents, Gladwell’s book does a compelling and shows how certain individuals job of explaining these phenome- actually attribute their success in na through the use of history, psy- life to their disadvantages. chology and powerful storytelling. PAGE 14 I THE TICKER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DECEMBER 4, 2017 SSciencecience & TTechnologyechnology Dog ownership leads to lower risk of cardiovascular disease BY MAYA YEGOROVA lected age range because research- SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR ers wanted to eliminate younger people, who had a smaller risk of Dog owners have a lower risk cardiovascular disease, and the of death by cardiovascular disease, elderly, who had a lower chance according to an Uppsala University of owning a dog. Residents were study. recognized using the Total Popula- Cardiovascular disease is the tion Register, which encompasses main cause of death worldwide, information on birth, migration, and in 2016 it was responsible for 45 changes in citizenship, civil status percent of deaths in Europe. Dogs and death of all Swedish citizens. may be crucial in lowering cardio- Researchers then duplicated vascular risk by off ering social help this review in the “Screening Across and encouragement to engage in the Lifespan Twin Study,” a sub- physical activity. study of the Swedish Twin Regis- A meta-analysis of 11 observa- ter, for the twin cohort. Th e Swed- tional studies discovered that dog ish Twin Register is a longitudinal owners walk more and are more study of twins born in Sweden. Th e engaged in exercise than those fi nal analysis included 3,432,153 who are not dog owners. Two stud- people in the national cohort and ies found alterations in physical 34,202 people in the twin cohort. activity when people had dogs. For the national cohort, re- An additional study found that searchers obtained death statistics dogs help owners maintain physi- from the Cause of Death Register NICOLE PUNG | THE TICKER cal activity during bad weather. and incident disease data from the Previous studies on dog owner- National Patient Register from Jan. Dog ownership is linked to a variety of health benefi ts, including reduced risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. ship and the dangers of cardiovas- 1, 2001 to Dec. 31, 2012. Analyzing cular disease are contradictory. In death statistics up to Dec. 31, 2014 physical impairment, need of assis- ers found that ownership of dog cardiovascular disease. Ownership people without cardiovascular dis- was allowed for the twin cohort. tance for typical daily activities and breeds initially bred for hunting, of all purebred breeds was linked to ease, dog ownership was inversely Socioeconomic variables were ob- socioeconomic index. such as terriers, retrievers and a lower risk of all-cause death. linked with indicators of cardiovas- tained from the Register of the Total As of Jan. 1, 2001, every dog in scent hounds, were linked to a low Dog ownership can reduce car- cular risk, such as high blood pres- Population. Sweden is mandated to have a dis- risk of cardiovascular disease. Dog diovascular risk by diminishing sure and diabetes. Other studies dis- Basic variables included sex, tinct identifi er, such as an ear tat- ownership was inversely linked social isolations, depression and covered nonexistent or unclear links. year of birth, country of birth and too or subcutaneous chip, fi led at with vulnerability to heart failure loneliness. Th ese stress factors trig- Researchers intended to explain educational attainment. Research- the Swedish Board of Agriculture. and cardiovascular disease. ger coronary heart disease and car- the link between dog ownership ers also looked at marital status, Th e Swedish Kennel Club has also In the twin cohort, researchers diovascular death. Dog owners also and cardiovascular disease risk by presence of children in the home, been fi ling information on dog found that dog ownership is linked experience a quicker recovery from inspecting over 3.4 million Swedish area of residence and annual owners’ private identity numbers to a reduced risk of cardiovascular high blood pressure and physi- adults over 12 years. Th e study was household income. For the twin since 2001. disease in single households, and cally strenuous tasks, and pursue divided into the national cohort cohort, no demographic statistics In the study, dog ownership a reduced risk of cardiovascular outdoor recreation for enjoyment and twin cohort. were available. was recognized if the owner regis- disease and all-cause death in the more than people without dogs. Swedish residents who were Researchers used self-described tered with these two organizations general population. Similar to the As of press time, this set of stud- aged between 40 and 80 years as of variables including body mass in- or had a partner reported as a dog national cohort, the twin cohort ies is the largest analysis of the link Jan. 1, 2001 were allowed to partici- dex, physical activity, employment owner in these two organizations. revealed that ownership of hunting between health and dog ownership pate in this study. Th is was the se- status, type of accommodation, In the national cohort, research- dog breeds is linked to a low risk of that exists.

Technology from Harry Potter movies Scientists predict major allows scientists to study brain in detail earthquakes for 2018 BY ALI HUSSAIN BY JUAN CARLOS VERGARA in Earth’s rotation are measured STAFF WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER by atomic clocks, which happen every few milliseconds per day. Two projects presented on Nov. Research conducted by the Th is slowdown of Earth’s rota- 18 at the 2017 Society for Neurosci- University of Colorado Boulder tion was observed in 2014, 2015, ence annual meeting in Washing- suggests that there could be an in- 2016 and now 2017. If 2018 is the ton, D.C., showed that the technol- crease in severe earthquakes due fi fth year of the slowdown, and if ogy used to create fantastic beasts, to Earth’s slower rotation. this pattern holds, then next year smoke and clouds in movies can Roger Bilham of the University can be expected to have the most also be used to alter neurons and of Colorado Boulder and Rebecca severe earthquakes. Severe earth- brain structures in detail. Bendick of the University of Mon- quakes are defi ned to have magni- Tyler Ard, a neuroscientist in tana conducted a study where tudes above 7.0. Scientists expect Arthur Toga’s lab at the University they looked at earthquakes of to see more than 20 severe earth- of Southern California, elaborated magnitudes 7.0 and greater that quakes in the next year. and said, “the same rendering had occurred since 1900. If this hypothesis is correct, techniques that are used to make Both scientists found that in the ability to predict earthquakes graphics for Harry Potter movies” periods of slower rotation there would be an advancement to the can be applied to MRI scans. were between 25 to 30 intense fi elds of geology and geophysics. Th e methodology involved earthquakes a year, and that in av- In addition, knowing that earth- turning massive amounts of data erage years, there were only about quakes will be more constant in into images. Th is is a necessity 15 major earthquakes happening the next fi ve years is useful to the when trying to generate images of DAPHNELLY DELACRUZ | THE TICKER annually since the year 1900. city planning department when the brain given the complexity of Th e scientists cannot explain considering how to construct and sheer number of data points virtual reality in order to explore searcher is looking for. Now, with with certainty how slower rota- buildings that would be stronger involved in the project. the brain in three dimensions and the headset and some handheld tions can lead to severe earth- and more safeguarded against MRI scans are also referred even perform virtual dissections of controllers, researchers can trace quakes. A possible explanation, these natural phenomena. In to as magnetic resonance imag- the brain. neuronal pathways in a way that Bilham suggests, is that when other words, knowing how many ing scans. Th ey involve using a Th is is especially useful in com- allows for greater growth. Earth’s spin slows down, the equa- earthquakes are likely to happen giant magnet and radio waves in parison to the past way of brain To test the system, four neu- tor shrinks, which means that the in the future will make people act order to look at organs and struc- exploration, which was to take roanatomists, researchers who edges of the tectonic plates get now, rather than later. tures within the body. Th ey can be slices of a brain and analyze it. study the nervous system, expertly squeezed. Although this amount While scientists predict that used to detect anything from torn Th is was a precarious task that did mapped and traced several labeled of squeezing is not huge, it puts a more than 20 earthquakes will oc- ligaments to malignant tumors, not always produce optimal out- neuron image stacks. Th e tracings bigger tension on plate boundar- cur in 2018, they do not have exact but they are most often used to comes. However, the utilization were as accurate as they used to be ies that are already under stress. information on where these earth- produce images of the brain and of 3-D imaging allows researchers in 2-D images, but they were com- Bilham and Bendick found that quakes will occur. spinal cord. to bypass this route and instead pleted 1.7 times faster. Th e team there had been several periods Th ere are many reasons to be MRIs generate many data take the less risky and much more plans to release the VR program of around fi ve years over the past skeptical. Even though Bilham points, and the methods illustrated accurate path. for commercial interests within century and a half when Earth’s and Bendick were able to fi nd a by Ard can take this great number Th is same technology of VR- the year. rotation slowed with this eff ect on correlation between Earth’s peri- of points and turn them into im- can also be used to trace neurons. Th e projects shown this month the equator. odic slowdown and earthquakes, ages by simply entering them into Scientists can don a VR headset exemplify the revolutionary side of In other words, researchers there is no evidence of a causal a software program. Ard’s team and enter the microscopic world science. Th ey combine the areas of searched for correlations between relationship. In addition, 2017 did intends to release the code that it of neurons as determined by the biology, physics, chemistry, math periods of intense seismic activ- not have 15 to 20 intense earth- used for the software freely so that scans. One millimeter of the hu- and computer science. Th is indi- ity and other factors, and discov- quakes as predicted; there were other researchers can also utilize man brain can pack up to 50,000 cates a move toward the future that ered that when Earth’s rotation only seven earthquakes that were the program. neurons, each one forming 6,000 was not there before. Neurosurgery decreases by even the smallest above 7.0 in magnitude. Even if the Another avenue of research Ard connections with other neurons. and neurology are becoming easi- amount, the change was followed earth gets 20 to 30 earthquakes in and his team are investing into is Th e traditional technique in- er for scientists to assess, resulting by periods of increased intense the next year, this increase would combining the visualization soft- volved scrolling through 2-D im- in solutions to issues people may earthquakes. According to Bil- not necessarily be caused by ware from their fi rst project with ages endlessly to fi nd what the re- not even know exist right now. ham, even the slightest changes Earth’s slowing rotation. DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY I PAGE 15 PAGE 16 I THE TICKER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DECEMBER 4, 2017 DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 17 SSportsports Ekekeugbor breaks all-time scoring record at Baruch, swim teams surge CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE named No. 1 in the 2017-18 CU- Th e Bearcats, however, were able NYAC preseason men’s basketball to stand tall over the Maccabees by Th e men’s team moved to 1-2, poll, making the team the favorite a score of 83-73. while the women’s fell to 0-3 on to win the CUNYAC Champion- Baruch’s fi rst loss of the sea- the season. Baruch had its fi rst ship. Th e team received a total of son came in a hard-fought battle home races against CUNYAC op- 78 points, with seven of those be- against SUNY Old Westbury's Pan- ponent York College. Both the ing fi rst place votes. thers. Th e Bearcats were down by men’s and women’s teams domi- Th e men’s basketball team is 17 points at one point in the fi rst nated in their home openers, with starting the year on the right note, half, but were able to fi ght back to men winning 108-68 and women going 2-1 so far. Th e team trav- tie the game 58-58 in the second winning 104-67. eled to Union, New Jersey for its half with just under 12 minutes Baruch traveled to CUNYAC ri- fi rst game, where Baruch played remaining. Th e Panthers were too val College of Staten Island, where against Kean University. much to handle as they jumped out both teams were able to defeat the Division III forward Chimae- to a 65-58 lead, but another run by Dolphins in their matches; the chi Ekekeugbor led the Bearcats to Baruch gave them a 73-72 lead. men won 131-79, improving to 3-2, an 85-67 victory with his impres- Old Westbury, however, contin- and the women won 140-96, im- sive double-double of 26 points ued to fi ght hard, and came away proving to 2-3. and 17 rebounds. Forward Andre with the 79-75 victory in this very Baruch then hosted the College Harris also impressed in his fi rst hard-fought game by both teams. of New Rochelle at home in the game with Baruch, as he scored 24 Ekekeugbor led Baruch again with WWW.COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG ARC Aquatic Center. Th e women’s points while shooting 50 percent. 21 points and 17 rebounds, along team won its third straight game Baruch led by 14 at halftime and with help by guard William Six- Nowitzki scored a season-high of 19 points as the Mavs bested the Thunder Saturday. and the men’s team improved its in the second half Kean was able to smith, 13 points, and guard Paige, record to 4-2 after defeating New cut the lead to fi ve points, but Ba- 15 points. Alan McDonald of Old Rochelle 109-67 and 103-85, re- ruch’s high-powered off ense kept Westbury led his team with 15 Cavs begin to surge, spectively. the team in front. For Kean, DeAn- points in the victory. Th eir next matches are at the dre Th omas had 25 points. Baruch hopes to continue its Eastern College Athletic Confer- Baruch’s next matchup was at strong start of the season. Celts continue winning ence Winter Championship from home in the ARC Arena against During these games, Ekekeug- BY MATTEO FLAMIO nation of Goran Dragic and Dion Dec. 1 through Dec. 3 at the Nas- Yeshiva University. Ekekeugbor bor was able to surpass Chris SENIOR STAFF WRITER Waiters helped end the Celtics’ sau County Aquatic Center on and Bryler Paige combined for 46 Beauchamp’s record of 1,573 ca- win streak. Kyrie Irving had 23 Long Island. points in their home victory. reer points at Baruch, becoming Last week of the NBA continued points in the 104-98 loss. Before the Baruch men’s bas- Baruch had a big 21-point lead the team’s No. 1 leading scorer all its exciting action as the league be- Th ursday, Nov. 23, had no ketball team was able to step onto in the second half, but Yeshiva's time with 1,598 points. With the gan to shape itself. It began with games scheduled so everyone the court against its fi rst opponent, Maccabees were able to make a season still very young, this num- the Los Angeles Clippers traveling could enjoy Th anksgiving with Kean University, the team was late run and cut the lead to seven. ber will be able to greatly increase. to the Big Apple to face the New their families. York Knicks. Th e Clippers were Friday, Nov. 24, had the Denver trying to end their eight-game los- Nuggets host the Memphis Griz- ing streak, but their very poor play zlies. Nikola Jokic went off in the led them to lose 107-85. Kristaps fourth quarter, during which he GSP return sets up many possibilities Porzingis led with 25 points. Th e scored half of his 28 points and BY PETER LAMBROU Knicks move to 9-7 on the sea- was only two assists away from a STAFF WRITER son. Th e Minnesota Timberwolves triple-double in the Nuggets win. went to Charlotte to face the Hor- Marc Gasol had an impressive Following a four-year layoff nets. Hornets’ Dwight Howard had double-double, but his eff ort was from MMA, Georges St-Pierre, also a very strong 25 points and 20 re- not enough in the 104-92 loss. Th e known as GSP, defeated longtime bounds as he led his team to a 118- New Orleans Pelicans visited the UFC veteran and middleweight 102 victory over the T-Wolves. Ja- Phoenix Suns, where the two big champion Michael Bisping at UFC mal Crawford led his team with 19 men, DeMarcus Cousins and An- 217 on Nov. 4 to become the new points. Th e Detroit Pistons hosted thony Davis, dominated in their undisputed middleweight cham- the Cleveland Cavaliers, where 115-91 win. T.J. Warren led the pion. Th e former welterweight the Pistons hoped to continue Suns with 18 points. Th e Golden champ also became the fourth their hot start to the year and the State Warriors matched up against person in history to win belts in WWW.COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG Cavs are trying to turn their season the Chicago Bulls in Oakland, multiple divisions. around. Th e Pistons’ off ense was where the Warriors showed why, Th is win comes after constant The return of St-Pierre opens up many possible "super fi ght" matchups. nearly nonexistent as they were even without Kevin Durant, they debate concerning St-Pierre’s pas- only able to total 88 points in their are the most powerful team in the sion for fi ghting. tralia in February. Th e UFC and fi ght” since his victory over Robbie 116-88 defeat. Kevin Love led the league. Stephen Curry put on a UFC president Dana White had Whittaker have both expressed Lawler at UFC 201, but his recent Cavs with a double-double. show, scoring 33 points in the 143- publicly stated in 2016, “Georges huge interest in the mixed martial performances against Stephen Tuesday, Nov. 21, only had one 94 rout over the Bulls. St-Pierre doesn’t have that ‘I want artist fi ghting on that card, which Th ompson and Demian Maia have game between the Los Angeles Saturday, Nov. 25, featured the to be a world champion’ attitude would mean a quick turnaround only deluded White from making Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at the Knicks, minus Porzingis and Kant- anymore. He doesn’t have that for St-Pierre. that happen. Staples Center in Los Angeles. Th e er, against the Houston Rockets. drive and desire that he once had. Another possible matchup A fi ght that would elevate the Bulls had a commanding 19-point Th e Knicks took an early lead but And if you don’t have that, no, you would take place between An- world of combat sports beyond lead in the third quarter, but the the super power of James Harden shouldn’t fi ght.” derson “Th e Spider” Silva and St- mainstream sports and entertain- Lakers were able to completely and Chris Paul was too much for St-Pierre continued to argue Pierre. Th is fi ght was supposed ment media would be one be- shut down the Bulls’ off ense in the the Knicks. Harden had 37 points against White that he was the best to take place back in 2012, when tween St-Pierre and “Th e Notori- fi nal two quarters, leading them to and 10 assists in the 117-102 win. that he had ever been. Th e crowd both fi ghters were at the top of ous” Conor McGregor. It would a strong 103-94 win. Lakers’ rookie Th e Dallas Mavericks were visited saw that on Nov. 4, with an excel- their game and ruled their respec- be a historic fi ght between the two Kyle Kuzma continues to dominate by the Oklahoma City Th under, lent performance by the newly tive divisions. It was supposed to biggest pay-per-view drawers in this season as he scored 22 points. where both teams tried to turn crowned champion. He showed settle the argument of who was the MMA history. Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen impressed their seasons around. Legend Dirk the background of a more well- greatest of all time in UFC. Unfor- Th is fi ght would most likely with 17 points and 14 rebounds in Nowitzki scored a season-high of rounded fi ghter and vastly im- tunately, Silva has recently been shatter the Floyd Mayweather- the loss. 19 points as the Mavs were able to proved his striking. fl agged by the United States Anti- McGregor numbers and designate Wednesday, Nov. 22, had a defeat the Th under 97-81. Russell Th ere are many possibilities for Doping Agency for a banned sub- the sport of MMA as a household showcase of games starting with Westbrook fi nished with 28 points. St-Pierre’s next fi ght, the most like- stance. one. From a business aspect, this the Philadelphia 76ers at home Th e Milwaukee Bucks traveled to ly of all against Robert Whittaker. If found guilty, this will be the fi ght makes the most sense. It against the Portland Trail Blazers. Utah to face the Jazz. Th e Jazz con- Whittaker had beaten Yoel Romero second suspension of Silva’s ca- could happen at 155 pounds, 170 Joel Embiid had a very impres- nected on 18 three-pointers as the back at UFC 213 in July to claim an reer and will most likely lead to a pounds or even a catchweight fi ght sive game with 28 points and 12 team was locked in from down- interim belt that gives him exclu- long-term suspension, like fans to which both sides agree. rebounds in their dominating 101- town. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sivity to be the next person fi ghting have recently seen with Jon Jones. Th e buildup and the media 81 win, while Trail Blazer Damian 27 points and 13 rebounds were for the undisputed title. Bisping Th e possibility of not being able to tours would be like nothing the Lillard contributed 30 points in his not enough in the 121-106 loss. did not fi ght Whittaker next was return until his mid-40s could spell audience has ever seen before and part of the loss. Th e 76ers are now Sunday only showcased three because Whittaker needed knee the end of Silva’s career. would make for a truly momen- 10-7 while the Trail Blazers fell to games. Th e most exciting game surgery following the Romero Th e original fi ght for St-Pierre’s tous occasion. 10-8. Th e Indiana Pacers faced off was between the Brooklyn Nets fi ght. Th ere are a lot of gray areas in return was supposed to be against On paper, the actual fi ght is the Orlando Magic, where Pacers’ and the Memphis Grizzlies, where this fi ght, which make it interesting Tyron Woodley, but following very intriguing. Setting McGregor Victor Oladipo was looking to im- they were many questions on to see where the UFC will go. three matches that saw Woodley — perhaps the most well-round- press against his former team. He the Grizzlies sideline. After being Th e proponents of the fi ght fi ght conservatively to victory did ed striker in the game against St- was able to, as he fi nished with 29 down 79-65 going into the third claim that St-Pierre’s most recent nothing but infuriate the UFC’s Pierre — with an all-around fi ghter points, nine rebounds, fi ve assists quarter, the Grizzlies subbed all- contract ahead of the Bisping fi ght brass. Woodley is the current wel- would create a great matchup with and seven steals as he led his team star center Marc Gasol out. He states that he must defend the belt terweight champion, a division a whole array of possibilities. to victory. Magic’s Nikola Vucevic was benched during the fourth at least once following his victory. that St-Pierre ruled over for most Th ere have already been Vegas scored 25 points in the team's 105- quarter, which greatly upset him, However, Whittaker is not an easy of his career. betting lines behind the possible 97 loss. Th e Boston Celtics were considering he is the centerpiece fi ght. He has perhaps the best box- It is a dangerous fi ght for the fi ght, which have St-Pierre as the riding high on their 16-win streak of the team. Th is led to their 98-88 ing in the game and very good middleweight champion, given favorite over McGregor. White’s going into Miami to face the Heat. loss to the Nets. After the game, the takedown defense. Th e only prob- the heavy hands and elite wres- comments on the fi ght leave fans Miami got out to an early lead and Grizzlies’ management fi red head lem is that there is a fi ght card in tling of Woodley. Woodley has on the edges of their seats, saying, never looked back as the combi- coach David Fizdale. Whittaker’s home country of Aus- been looking for a “big money “Never say never.” PAGE 18 I THE TICKER SPORTS DECEMBER 4, 2017 Lundqvist, Zibanejad continue to lead Blueshirts to victories BY FELIX MALAMUD selves back at .500 at 9-9-2. Th ey had his team-leading 11th goal of STAFF WRITER headed home for a game against the season. the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, For a team that was struggling to After taking the NHL by storm Nov. 19. Lundqvist was in net again win games on the road, the Rangers with a six-game winning streak, for the Rangers and continued his looked like there was no rust in the the New York Rangers headed to fi ne play with a 20-save shutout fi rst place. Th ey looked to carry that Chicago to take on the Blackhawks en route to a 3-0 Rangers victory. momentum back home against on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Th e Rang- Michael Grabner, Hayes and Zi- the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, ers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the banejad scored for the Rangers. Nov. 24. Th e game was a display of fi rst period thanks to a goal by Mika Lundqvist recorded his second world-class goaltending, with Lun- Zibanejad. Th e game stayed that shutout of the season and the 63rd dqvist and Red Wings' netminder way up until the end of the sec- of his career, passing Hall-of-Famer Jimmy Howard stopping practically ond period, mainly because the Turk Broda for 16th all-time in that every shot they saw. Rangers failed to capitalize on nu- category. After Detroit’s Tomas Tatar merous power play opportunities, Coming off a dominating 3-0 opened the scoring on the power something that fueled their hot shutout win at home, the New York play just over four minutes into the winning streak. Rangers looked to start a brand- third period, the Rangers respond- Th e Blackhawks tied the game new winning streak and keep pace ed when Kreider beat Howard fi ve- at 1 in the fi nal minute of the sec- in a very tight Metropolitan Divi- hole with a backhand shot. Th e ond period and proceeded to score sion. Th ey would have to do that game remained 1-1 until sudden three early goals in the third pe- without their captain and defen- death overtime. Just 37 seconds riod. Down 4-1, the Rangers pulled sive leader, Ryan McDonagh, who into the extra session, Mats Zucca- goaltender Henrik Lundqvist from suff ered an abdominal strain in the rello beat Howard with a shot over the game after allowing four goals win over Ottawa. his glove to win the game for the on 34 shots. Ondrej Pavelec re- Losing such an important piece Rangers. Th e 2-1 overtime thriller WWW.COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG placed him in goal. Th at sparked a of their team did not stop the Rang- was the Rangers’ seventh consecu- comeback attempt by the Rangers, ers, however, from dominating that tive home victory. Lundqvist's incredible play has been the key to the Rangers' recent surge. as they quickly scored two goals, week. Th ey won all three games to Lundqvist made 40 saves in an courtesy of Kevin Hayes and Rick extend their overall winning streak outstanding performance. Up next, way through the entire 5-minute nant, and is now ranked 12th in the Nash. But the Blackhawks were just to four games and their home win- the Rangers hosted the Vancouver extra frame. Th us, the game went NHL at 81.3 percent. Th e Rangers too much to handle and closed the ning streak to eight games. Th at is Canucks, one of the biggest surpris- to a shootout, where the aforemen- are also getting increased contribu- deal with two goals of their own to their longest home winning streak es in the NHL this season, on Sun- tioned Vesey was the hero for the tion from all four lines collectively, win 6-3. since nine straight home wins in day, Nov. 26. Th e Rangers started Rangers, scoring the game-decid- a great sign moving forward. But Former Ranger Artem Anisimov October and November of 2015. On off very shaky, carelessly turning ing goal in the seventh round. the biggest factor in the Rangers’ recorded his fi rst career hat-trick Wednesday, Nov. 22, the Rangers the puck over and not paying atten- Th e Rangers’ 4-3 victory was recent surge has to be the play of in the game for the Blackhawks. hit the road to take on the Carolina tion on defense. Th ey found them- their fourth straight overall, their Lundqvist in goal, who has played Two days later, the Rangers were in Hurricanes. selves down 2-0 late in the second eighth straight at home, and their out of his mind during this stretch. Columbus to battle their division Th e Rangers controlled the pace period. Th e Rangers responded in a ninth in the past 11 games. Th e He has a ridiculous 1.39 goals- rival Blue Jackets. Th e game was a of the game from start to fi nish and big way with a goal by Fast late in power play, which was the driving against-average and .958 save per- display of world-class goaltending the 6-1 fi nal result certainly refl ect- the second period, his third goal in force behind the Rangers’ previous centage in his last fi ve starts and by Lundqvist and Blue Jackets goal- ed that. Chris Kreider and Jesper his last three games, and a goal by six-game winning streak, struggled has drastically improved his overall tender Sergei Bobrovsky. Lundqvist Fast scored two goals apiece, with Grabner 19 seconds into the third this week, going 1-for-6. In fact, numbers to a 2.62 goals-against- out-saved Bobrovsky 40-36, but the Zibanejad and Paul Carey each period, his 10th of the season. the power play has gone an abys- average and a .918 save percentage. Blue Jackets outscored the Rang- adding a goal. Lundqvist domi- Th e Canucks responded 41 mal 1-for-15 since the Rangers’ Zibanejad still leads the Rangers in ers 2-0, handing them their second nated with 32 saves in the victory. seconds later, scoring off another six-game winning streak ended goals, with 11, and points, with 22. consecutive loss. Zibanejad’s goal was a gift, as he Rangers turnover and a fortunate against the Chicago Blackhawks on Zuccarello leads the Rangers in as- Th e Rangers could not create chipped the puck into the Hur- bounce. Th e Rangers did not quit, Nov. 15. sists, with 15. many high-quality scoring oppor- ricanes’ zone from center ice and as four and a half minutes later, Despite their struggles on the Currently in sixth place in the tunities and struggled to stave off Hurricanes' goaltender Scott Dar- Jimmy Vesey tied the game at 3-3 power play — which dropped to Metropolitan Division with a 13- the pressure from the Blue Jackets. ling could not catch the puck in his resulting from beautiful passing work 22.2 percent, ninth in the league — 10-2 record and 28 points, however, After these two consecutive road glove. Th e puck fell into the back of by Hayes and Nash. Th e game went their even strength play and their they are only 5 points behind the losses, the Rangers found them- the net as a result, and Zibanejad to overtime tied 3-3 and stayed that penalty kill has remained domi- division leading Blue Jackets.

Jericho-Omega match set UFC 217 gives company needed boost

BY TALHA NADEEM Carla Esparza at UFC 218. reduced from 30 days to seven in for Wrestle Kingdom 12 CONTRIBUTING WRITER As for the former champion, order to make the fi ght, while the BY TALHA NADEEM that “[he’s] the alpha of this busi- Jedrzejczyk’s future remains un- loss to Gastelum has made the CONTRIBUTING WRITER ness." Th is year has been sluggish for certain as a rematch for the title argument for his retirement even He then followed it up with a the UFC. On Nov. 2, UFC 217 des- seems unlikely. An unwritten rule more credible. On Nov. 4, Kenny Omega suc- challenge to face Omega for the perately needed to prove that it of the UFC is that rematches are It is true that he is everyone’s cessfully defended his IWGP U.S. IWGP U.S. Title at Wrestle King- was capable of running a big-time not a given and that it depends favorite underdog and has pulled Title against Trent Barreta at the dom 12, the Japanese Wrestling show without relying on box offi ce on various factors to determine a out performances that have si- New Japan Pro Wrestling’s spe- equivalent to WrestleMania, the attractions like Jon Jones, Conor rematch, such as crowd response, lenced even his harshest critics, cial, Power Struggle. Following “Super Bowl” of wrestling enter- McGregor or Ronda Rousey. performance and performers’ but questionable booking from the match, Omega lauded Barreta tainment. Omega answered in the UFC 217 was the shot in the shelf life. At 30 years old, Jedrze- the UFC has left most scratching for his performance and issued an affi rmative, which was met by a arm that the organization needed jczyk might not be the same fi ght- their heads. open challenge for his title. After roar of approval by the excited fans that proved that, given the proper er she once was. A move to the Joe Rogan, on his podcast, a pregnant pause, the crowd was in attendance. hype and booking, it could deliver soon-to-be-created women’s fl y- questioned Bisping’s booking and left disappointed when nobody Jericho’s success can perhaps at any time. Th e event was signifi - weight division is an alternative, did not understand the logic of seemed to answer his challenge, be attributed to his longevity and cant as it was the fi rst time in UFC as she would be an instant title Bisping accepting another fi ght and Omega was just about to bid his ability to reinvent himself. history that three titles changed contender. within three weeks of the brutal the crowd adieu when the stadium Whether he’s throwing catch- hands in one night, and it has sold Georges St-Pierre came back beating he received at the hands of lights went out, and a fi gure ap- phrases, playing a silent bad guy over 1 million pay-per-view buys. from a four-year hiatus, moving up St-Pierre. peared on the screen. or even doing something as ridic- Five “performance of the night” from the welterweight class to de- “It just does not make sense … Chris Jericho, the multi-time ulous as putting people on a list, bonuses were handed out, a rare feat Michael Bisping and become It’s just not smart. I know Bisping world champion and self-pro- Jericho has remained over with feat that shows just how ferocious the new middleweight champion. wanted to do it,” Rogan argued, claimed “Best in the World,” ap- the audience and that has helped the competition was. It has been a long road for St- adding that “[they] really have peared on an NJPW screen for the him remain relevant for over two In what can be described as Pierre, and his victory over Bisping to protect the fi ghter from them- fi rst time ever. decades. the biggest upset of the year, Rose was his fi rst decisive fi nish in over selves.” He had been feuding with Omega is perhaps not as well Namajunas took on the defending a decade. Th e last of three main events Omega over Twitter for several known in the United States as he is champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk in St-Pierre showed that he had saw former Team Alpha Male weeks prior to the event, but no- in Japan, but any die hard or even a quick match that saw the chal- not lost a step, and although he partners Cody Garbrandt and body considered the possibility of causal wrestling fan can tell you lenger fl oor the champion three was fi ghting a true elite of the T.J. Dillashaw settle their bitter him putting his money where his that he is among the greatest per- minutes into the fi rst round. Je- 185-pound class, he showed that rivalry over the bantamweight mouth was and actually challeng- formers of the last decade. drzejczyk had maintained an un- he could hang with the best and championship. ing Omega to a match. As a WWE His trilogy of matches with defeated streak with 14 wins up earned the submission victory. In the second biggest upset legend, this marks Jericho’s fi rst Kazuchika Okada received rave until that point and it looked like Moving forward, many have of the night, Dillashaw overcame appearance outside of the com- reviews and coverage from media she was closing in on Rousey’s re- speculated that St-Pierre might not the odds and took out Garbrandt pany since 1999. outlets around the world, and his cord, which had dominating title be able to continue at the middle- in the second round in a vicious Jericho appeared on the big performance at the G1 Climax and defenses leading up to that point. weight class and might go back to strike fest. screen and praised Omega for at the inaugural U.S. Title tourna- Jedrzejczyk fi ghts with a bully- the welterweight division. His next Dillashaw was in no way the being a “dynamic, fantastic, tre- ment this past summer sold out ing style that relies heavily on her title defense is in the air and fans underdog, but no one expected mendous performer,” adding that arenas all over Los Angeles. off ense, using it to overwhelm her can only speculate the direction him to take out Garbrandt so bru- although Omega is one of the fi n- Th e idea to do a super match opponents with little regard for the UFC may be headed with the tally in the second round. As the est performers today, “he's not the was one Jericho had been plan- defense. It is often said the best of middleweight champion. second undefeated streak broken best in the world. I am.” ning for months. In an interview fi ghters are those who take an op- As for Bisping, he recently in the night, Garbrandt is still in During his promo on Omega with Busted Open Radio, he ex- ponent’s strength and turn it into fought at UFC Fight Night 122 in the contention for the title and a from the big screen, he referenced plained how he drew inspiration a weakness, a feat that Namajunas Shanghai against Kelvin Gaste- rematch is not out of the question. several of his greatest rivalries, from McGregor and Mayweather’s used to outfi ght her opponent. lum in the main event. Two fi ghts As for Dillashaw, he called out including Edge, CM Punk and fi ght. He explained how it was “the Moving forward, the 25-year- within a 21-day span was always fl yweight champion Demetrious Shawn Michaels. He said that al- biggest match in boxing history old strawweight champion has a questionable choice made by “Mighty Mouse” Johnson for a though they claimed to be the best just because you never thought a plethora of opponents to look the UFC, but with Anderson "Th e super fi ght during the post-fi ght at one time or another, “they're all you'd see it” and that he was con- forward to, including Jéssica An- Spider" Silva’s drug suspension, it interview. Even if the challenge is gone and [he’s] still here because fi dent in both his star power and drade and Karolina Kowalkiewicz desperately needed a big name to accepted and approved, there is [he’s] the best in the world. [He’s] Omega’s charisma to help drive as options, as well as future pros- replace him and fi ll the card. Bisp- no certainty regarding the title for the greatest of all time,” adding the hype forward. pect Cynthia Calvillo if she defeats ing had his medical suspension which would be fi ghting. DECEMBER 4, 2017 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 19 Chargers, Steelers, Eagles continue to impress, Chiefs slump BY RAY MAURER Th ielen had another big game with edged out their division foes, the Jr. made a ridiculous touchdown Th e Packers snapped out of SENIOR STAFF WRITER 123 yards and a touchdown, push- Chicago Bears, 27-24. Th e Houston catch in double coverage to keep their recent skid at the perfect time, ing the Vikings to 8-2. As for the Texans, led by a late score by DeAn- the Lions in the game. Th e Lions in Heinz Field on Sunday night In Weeks 11 and 12, the “pre- Rams, a surprisingly disappointing dre Hopkins, edged out the Arizona blocked a fi eld goal and returned football against the AFC leading tenders” in the league attempted to performance left fans wondering Cardinals 31-21, in NRG Stadium. it for a touchdown to tie the game, Pittsburgh Steelers. Th e Packers convince fans they were legitimate how the rest of the season will go. Th e New York Giants trium- but it was negated by an off side had been struggling for weeks, but contenders. Some were successful, Th e most surprising move in phantly beat the Kansas City Chiefs penalty, enabling the Vikings to jumped all over the Steelers early, while others were not. Th e Kansas the NFL during Week 11 was the 12-9 in overtime. An unbelievable hold on to their 30-23 victory. scoring on the fi rst drive and keep- City Chiefs, after starting the sea- benching of Tyrod Taylor. Th e Buf- catch by Roger Lewis in overtime set In the fi nal game of the day, the ing pace with the Steelers through son 5-0, could very well surrender falo Bills decided they would move up a game-winning fi eld goal for the Giants looked to end the Redskins' three quarters. Antonio Brown had their AFC West lead to the Los An- forward with rookie Nathan Peter- Giants, moving the Chiefs to 6-4. playoff hopes. Th e Giants played an absurd performance, amassing geles Chargers, who have heated man under center, even though Th e Cincinnati Bengals beat an good defense and had a chance to 10 receptions, 169 yards and two up after a 0-4 start. Other division the Bills were currently in a play- ugly off ensive team in the Denver tie the game late in the fourth. A touchdowns. races are heating up, such as the off spot. Th at experiment did not Broncos, who continue their start- strip-sack fumble by Ryan Kerrigan Le’Veon Bell showed why he is three-team race in the NFC South. go too well, to say the least. Peter- ing quarterback carousel, 20-17. put the game out of reach for the the best running back in the NFL, Th e Tampa Bay Buccaneers and man’s fi ve interceptions in the fi rst Th e New England Patriots beat the Giants, so the Redskins stayed alive with 35 touches for 183 total yards. Miami Dolphins fi nally played their half found him a spot back on the Oakland Raiders handily in Mexico with their 20-10 win. Th e Killer B's were too much to rescheduled game, after Hurricane bench, and the Chargers took full City 33-8. Th e Philadelphia Eagles Although most of the Th anksgiv- handle. A sideline toe-drag catch Irma forced them to take their bye advantage scoring off of each turn- rolled on to 9-1, beating the Dallas ing matchups were the headlines of on the fi nal drive by Brown kept in the fi rst week. Th e lineups were over. Th e Chargers dominated 54- Cowboys 37-9. the week, there was still more foot- this game from reaching overtime, very diff erent from the resched- 24. Needless to say, Taylor regained Finally, Monday night, Nov. 20, ball on Sunday, Nov. 26. Th e rest of setting up a Chris Boswell game uled game compared to the origi- his starting spot for the Bills. ended the week with a matchup Week 12 did not disappoint. Th e winner. Th e Steelers moved to the nal Week 1 lineup. Th e Dolphins Th e red-hot, 7-2 New Orleans between the Atlanta Falcons and Rams were once again featured in No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 31-28 traded Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Saints looked to continue their Seattle Seahawks. Th e Falcons led a top NFC matchup, this time with victory. Brett Hundley showed life Eagles before the deadline in a sur- winning streak at home against steadily throughout the game, but the Saints. Unlike the week before, for the Packers, which is a great prise deal. As for the Bucs, Jameis the Washington Redskins, but this the Seahawks hung in there, an- the Rams prevailed by a score of sign moving forward in their wild- Winston would be out due to a matchup would require overtime. swering each score. Ultimately, a 26-20. Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp card chase. shoulder injury, but the game was Kirk Cousins threw for 322 yards game-tying fi eld goal attempt by were the sparks that the Rams were Th e scores around the rest of exciting nonetheless. Th e Bucs took and three touchdowns, giving the Blair Walsh missed wide left, giving looking for last week. Goff tallied the NFL included a 30-16 Bengals a 20-7 lead into half, after dominat- Redskins a solid 24-13 lead. Th e the Falcons a 34-31 win. 354 passing yards, 116 of them to win over the Browns, 35-17 Pan- ing time of possession. Th e Dol- Saints refused to quit, scoring 18 Week 12 started out a little dif- Kupp. For the Saints, Kamara had thers win over the Jets and 20-16 phins lost Jay Cutler to injury early points in the fourth. Alvin Kamara ferently, as it started with Th anks- a monster game, with 188 total Titans win over the Colts. Rob on, but the off ense found its way caught a remarkable tipped pass giving Day football. Except for yards, but it would prove to be in- Gronkowski’s two touchdowns led with Matt Moore in the second half. touchdown, avoiding four tacklers Dallas Cowboys fans, it was a great suffi cient. Th e battle for home-fi eld the Patriots to a 35-17 win over the Th e Dolphins tied the game 20-20 to tie up the game late in the fourth. day of football for the entire NFL. advantage in the NFC is heating up. Dolphins. Th e Falcons continued in the fourth, but the Bucs were A fi eld goal was all the Saints Th e Cowboys were embarrassed Th e Jaguars and Cardinals faced rolling, beating the Bucs 34-20. Th e able to seal the deal with a touch- needed to fi nish off the Redskins, by the surging Los Angeles Char- off Nov. 26 and the story of the Eagles move to 10-1 with a 31-3 win down to ice the 30-20 win. and kicker Wil Lutz delivered. Th e gers, losing 28-6. Th e Cowboys are game was Calais Campbell’s return over the Bears. Taylor’s Bills won A battle of NFC supremacy took Saints moved to 8-2 with a 34-31 now 0-3 without Ezekiel Elliott and to the University of Phoenix Stadi- 16-10, clinching the Chiefs' winless place in Minnesota as the Los An- overtime win, while the Redskins seemingly have no idea what they um in Arizona. Campbell became November, 16-10. Th e Seahawks geles Rams visited the Minnesota moved a little further back in the are doing off ensively. If they do alive in the second half, scoring beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-13. Vikings. With both teams at 7-2, a playoff hunt. not turn it around next week, their a touchdown on a force to get the Th e Raiders-Broncos game chance at home-fi eld advantage Th e other matchups around playoff chances will be gone. On Jaguars back in the game. An oddly started with a brawl, leading to was possibly on the line. the NFL in Week 11 included a 40- the other hand, the Chargers look time-managed drive by the Jaguars ejections and suspensions for Aqib As expected, it was a defensive 17 Pittsburgh Steelers victory on like they are going to overtake the left Arizona some time with the Talib and Michael Crabtree. As for battle; the Vikings' defense held the Th ursday night against the Ten- Chiefs for the AFC West, as they score tied. It proved to be too much the game, Derek Carr and the Raid- explosive off ense to seven points nessee Titans and a 19-7 Jackson- have been playing great football. time. Th e Cardinals drove down the ers handled the Broncos 21-14, through the fi rst three quarters ville Jaguars victory in Cleveland Th e Vikings headed to Ford fi eld and kicked a game-winning while Paxton Lynch injured his an- to keep them in the game. Adam against the Browns. Th e Baltimore Field for their Th anksgiving Day 63-yard fi eld goal to send the fans kle and left the game early for Den- Th ielen and the Vikings exploded Ravens' defense shut out the strug- matchup with the Detroit Lions. home happy. Th e Cardinals won ver. Th e Ravens were able to muster for 17 points in the fourth quarter, gling Green Bay Packers in Lam- Case Keenum exploded for 282 and 27-23, sending the Jaguars back to up enough points to hold off the ending the game on a 20-0 run. beau Field, 23-0. Th e Detroit Lions two touchdowns, but Marvin Jones second place in the AFC South. Texans on Monday night, Nov. 27.

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