Student-run newspaper since 1962 Free!TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 WWW.NEIUINDEPENDENT.ORG VOLUME 39 ISSUE 20 SGA organized town hall for Sean Spicer lecture Rebecca Denham responded honestly to the concerns News Editor surrounded Spicer’s lecture. The only [email protected] stipulations to the town hall were that each person had two minutes With a 24 hour notice, approxi- to speak, that every person present mately 30 students, staff and faculty avoided blame, speculation and met in the North Side campus cafete- inflammatory language and that ria at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 for everyone was to be mindful of their a town hall organized by the Student emotions. Notes were being taken by Government Association (SGA) to members of the SGA to be compiled discuss student thoughts on Sean and given to the administration. Spicer coming to NEIU for the Daniel The first topic of discussion that Goodwin lecture series on Thursday, was raised around why there would Sept. 12. not be microphones available for the The discussion was led by SGA audience to ask questions to Spicer president, Melanie Glover, who in- directly. The general consensus of troduced the town hall as “a space the group, simplified by Smith for designed to support students, a space the note-takers, was that “there’s designed for your voice to be heard, some reason behind the decision that and a space for you.” doesn’t seem so clear or transparent. Glover was followed by the vice It may be in some way to monitor and Photo By: Frannie Mendoza president for student affairs, Daniel weed out certain questions that they Current student Wendy Cruz was brought to tears by the thought of Spicer Lopez, who stated that he would be don’t want to address at the lecture.” being on NEIU’s campus, or as she referred to it, “her home.” taking notes on the questions and Faculty Senate Chair and profes- responses of the evening. sor of English and women’s and gen- up the underlying fear felt by other violent policies like concentration place like this, and enter our safe ha- NEIU’s Ombuds officer, Tyler der studies, Vicki Byard, rebutted this students in the room. camps, like a border wall, like a Mus- ven? Why are we not allowed a voice Smith, moderated the event. Ombuds concept. Byard stated that the reason “I’m Jewish, I see a lot of people lim ban, coverage. And when you in our own safe space?” is a neutral, impartial and indepen- there would not be microphones in the space who are targets, not just give these people coverage, on any Smith summarized Loredo’s dent resource for students and faculty available at the lecture was that “they of Trump, but of the rising white platform, large or small, I think that statements for the note-takers. to discuss university-related conflict. wanted to be able to get in as many supremacist violence that’s happen- encourages violence and helps makes “I just want to capture this under- “So that puts me in a good position questions as possible and then hear ing in our country right now,” said their ability to grow that much better.” lying theme of everyone really ques- to be here tonight to facilitate this from the speakers. That’s the rationale Krantz-Perlman. “That makes me The next to speak was undocu- tioning what you understood to be discussion,” said Smith. for why they’re doing it this way.” really scared.” mented student, Gabriela Loredo. true about this institution. And how While there was a general struc- The discussion then shifted to He continued by making a state- “To me, this is like a safe space. you will feel about being here moving ture to the meeting, with prompt why Spicer was being invited to ment regarding NEIU’s decision to So why are we inviting people of this forward.” questions and a discussion arch that begin with. NEIU student, Isaac bring Spicer to campus. nature, that indirectly attack us, our Listening to the students speak was suggested, students and faculty Krantz-Perlman, was the first to bring “You give these people who push parents and families, to come to a Town hall / page 2

NEWS CAMPUS LIFE OPINIONS A&E SPORTS REPORT ‘Teach in, Speak out, Think Check out the latest campus Scapegoating the mentally ‘13 Reasons Why’ you The Road To Istanbul Is together.’ calender. ill: Monsters in plain sight should check out A&E. Competitive As Ever. SEE PG. 4 SEE PG. 9 SEE PG. 14 SEE PG. 17 SEE PG. 20 2 NEWS | SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 NEIUINDEPENDENT.ORG INDEPENDENT Fatima Siddiqua, rose to speak. EDITORIAL BOARD Town hall “I want to thank you for be- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Continued from 1 ing advocates for yourselves. For Robin Bridges about their trepidation of being thoughtful for your friends Spicer being on campus elicited who could not be here and for MANAGING EDITOR AND a response from justice studies showing up today and for mak- ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Assistant Professor, Adrian Cas- ing sure to ask those questions. I Frannie Mendoza trejón. “It just makes me so angry was able to meet with President that we’re doing this. And if you (Gloria) Gibson and while none NEWS EDITOR are a faculty or staff and you are of us can speak for her, what I Rebecca Denham not angry, then that is a problem. took away from our meeting was This goes against everything that she is our advocate,” said Sid- CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR that we should be doing for our diqua. “At the end of the day, she Grace Yu students, we should be here sup- works for the students and I think porting them and not inflicting we should give her the benefit of OPINIONS EDITOR this sort of trauma and fear,” said the doubt.” Ata Younan Castrejón. Following Siddiqua was a Photo By: Ata Younan Student Wendy Cruz called conclusion from Lopez. “But I ARTS & LIFE EDITOR attention to the fact that North- think it’s important for me to say Charles Sipps eastern was just recognized as that if I was not an advocate, I the seventh safest campus in the wouldn’t be here. So I’m here for ONLINE EDITOR United States. “What does that you. I appreciate you being here,” Ankush Vyas say for our institution? It is not said Lopez. “I think it takes a only affecting our lives, but it is lot of courage for you to express PAYROLL MANAGER affecting our academics and our these concerns. And just know Francisco Sebastian careers. How are we supposed to that whatever we end up doing, feel safe to come to campus and my job is to protect you.” DESIGN STAFF focus on education, when we’re Other lecturer, Donna Bra- Marco Mendoza allowing a future for white su- zile, was not mentioned during premacy to happen in our school the discussion. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS by inviting this specific person on The town hall ended with or- Matthew Rago our campus?” said Cruz. ganization and further discussion Jose Moreno As the discussion reached its of countermeasures to address Victoria Hong end, NEIU student, SGA trustee Spicer arriving on campus on Photo By: Frannie Mendoza and note-taker for the town hall, Sept. 12. 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Olson double majored in [email protected] self-care. psychology and women and gen- “We try to help with things der studies and Reyes majored in The Student Counseling that will give people skills that sociology and minored in women Services (SCS) office, a depart- can help in their college career, and gender studies. ment of Student Affairs, offers a even if they might not ever really For the initial appointment, variety of free and confidential want to come into a counseling Easton explained that the student counseling resources for current- center and talk about their own will, “spend about 90 minutes ly enrolled students. In the last personal problems,” said Easton. with us. The first 30 minutes will year, SCS saw approximately 420 However, if a student was be to fill out some initial paper- students. looking for a professional to work and then they will meet with Running independently from speak to, the process to schedule a counselor for the remaining 60 private insurance and student an appointment can be done in minutes. During that time, we fees, Nancy Easton, director of person at one of their three lo- will get more of a sense of what is student counseling services, stat- cations - main campus in room happening and maybe be able to ed that “our services are offered B119, El Centro welcome center make some recommendations.” they might have a preference in a SCS also offers a treatment sum- by the school because there is a annex or CCICS wellness suite on Despite how busy the sched- particular counselor and that will mary where, with the student’s recognition that when problems the first floor - where the office’s ule gets during the course of any change the time frame.” consent, CSC could “facilitate come up in someone’s life, they front desk will work to find an given semester, “we try to see While SCS prefers to work on what would be either a verbal dis- can really derail a student’s ability appointment slot that aligns with everybody for that first appoint- an appointment basis, they also cussion or written summary with to do what they came to school to students’ schedules. ment within a week of they’re have an open availability crisis an off-campus provider in order d o.” Otherwise, a student can coming in,” stated Easton. intervention service. to allow the student to transition SCS provides individual make an appointment over the “Which means sometimes we According to Easton, “any- from our office to another.” counseling, group counseling, phone at (773)442-4650. add in additional appointments. one who walks in and says, ‘I re- Similarly, SCS can also con- couples counseling, crisis inter- Both Valerie Olson (pictured However, that can depend on a lot ally need to talk with somebody, nect students to services on cam- vention, outreach workshops and right) and Ashley Reyes (pic- of different things, partly the stu- today,’ we will make someone pus that they do not offer, such programs that cover topics such tured left) work in the SCS main dents’ schedule versus the avail- available to meet with them and as the food pantry and housing as test anxiety, public speaking, campus and are also alumni of ability that we have. Sometimes help them sort out what needs to resources. happen to come up with a plan.” A new feature that Easton is Crisis intervention meetings excited to share is SCS’s extended generally last between 20 and 30 hours. minutes. “While we are not open for For more long-term treat- business outside of nine to five, if ment to maintain a student’s a student is an established client, mental health, SCS will assist we now have appointment avail- in connecting students with re- ability in the five o’clock and six sources off-campus that can pro- o’clock hour. So for students who vide medication that works with are taking evening classes, we will their insurance or offers medica- have those counseling appoint- tion at a low cost for students that ments available Monday through do not have insurance. Thu r s d ay.” Depending on the situation, Photos By: Rebecca Denham

Student Counseling Services (773) 442-4650 4 NEWS | September 9, 2019 NEIUIndependent.org NEIU offering Uber shuttle program between campuses Victoria Hong Writer there will be date and time restric- 24-48 hours to review and process for by the school. For more informa- tions ended on Sept. 9, any appli- tions. as are subject to review, enrollment tion about how your voucher works, cations received after are subject to Remember the NEIU shuttle Got a class at another location? verification and class registration visit Uber’s website, https://www. further review for approval. program? The NEIU shuttle pro- Forget taking the CTA or trying to before approval. uber.com/us/en/business/vouch- Although a student may not be gram consisted of a car with six seats find another parking spot, take a Once the request is approved, ers-experience/ and scroll down to able to take an Uber to attend a lec- that would transport students be- free Uber to class. NEIU will issue a customized Uber their FAQ section. ture or event at another NEIU loca- tween the Main Campus, El Centro Interested in the Inner City voucher to the student. While the deadline for applica- tion just yet, change is on its way in. and the Jacob H. Carruthers Center Studies program or the College of A link to the customized Uber for Inner City Studies (CCICS), Business and Management but cam- voucher will be sent to the student’s plus the Kimball Brown Line CTA pus too far away? Not anymore! N-mail address. station on Tuesday, Wednesday and How do you get this? According Once the Uber voucher has Thursday. to the NEIU Ride with Uber web- been claimed, the student will be Although this would be very site… able to schedule an Uber ride during helpful for those whose schedules Fill out an NEIU Ride With the specific dates and times to attend match up with the shuttle’s, it is not Uber request form which is avail- class. helpful if the shuttle reaches capac- able at the Welcome Desk in Village Northeastern will cover the ity or the time tables do not work Square on the main campus, at the cost of the ride(s) taken within the for students’ schedules. Introducing Welcome Desk in the first-floor parameters established for the cus- Uber! lobby at El Centro and the adminis- tomized Uber voucher. Replacing the shuttle program trative office on the third floor at the Once the voucher has been ap- will be free rides with Uber within Carruthers Center. plied to the student’s Uber account, certain guidelines. A valid Northeastern ID card the voucher will automatically pay The Uber ride is between the must be presented at the time an for any rides that fit the parameters Main Campus, El Centro or CCICS. NEIU Ride With Uber request form of the voucher. The Uber ride is meant solely for is submitted. Any rides that do not match the Photo By: Rebecca Denham students to attend class, therefore Ride request forms will take voucher parameters will not be paid Teach in as an alternative to Spicer lecture Rebecca Denham News Editor President of the UPI and pro- Brazile lecture, but rather to inform finalized list of speakers is yet to be ciety in which public higher edu- [email protected] fessor of justice studies and women and equip students with a balance of released. cation is so poorly funded that we and gender studies, Nancy Mat- empathy and information regarding When asked her opinion of the become very dependent on wealthy Organized by a four part col- thews, discussed the ultimate goal the speakers and NEIU as a cohesive lecturers coming to campus, Mat- people who can give us big chunks laboration made up of the Student of the discussion. student body before the lecture took thews remained balanced. “People of money.” Government Association (SGA), “The idea of a teach in sounds place. started organizing within minutes However, Matthews sees the val- the department of Academic Affairs, like we are going to have a lot of Matthews further explains, “the of the announcement happening. So ue in this controversy. the department of Student Affairs experts explaining things to people. event is for grappling with those re- I knew there would be protests, but I “We can be advocates for free and the University Professionals of But then the speak out term gives ally important issues of democracy. felt like there needed to be space for speech and intellectual exchange of Illinois (UPI), the ‘Teach In, Speak room for more people to participate It is also about educating people on using this as a teachable moment.” ideas because we still need to be able Out, Think Together’ discussion will who have something to say - but I the very real threats to democracy Despite the controversy behind to have dialogue and discussions, be taking place from 1-4 p.m. on guess you could call it all teaching and fairness and society that are the speakers selected for the Daniel even with people that we strongly Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Pedroso in some way. The thinking together happening right now.” L. Goodwin lecture series, Mat- disagree with. And so the teach Center. part is to emphasize that we are an Within the three-hour time slot, thews’ opinion is filtered through a in, speak out, think together is a This event was created in re- intellectual community, an educa- the lectures and discussions will be macro lens. Her thoughts on Good- combination of those things,” said sponse to Sean Spicer and Donna tional community,” stated Matthews. interspersed. Microphones will be win and his selection are as follows. Matthews. Brazile coming to lecture at NEIU The intention of this discussion provided for participants to be able “I think this is an unfortunate reality A follow up event is scheduled on the following day. was not to compete with the Spicer/ to ask the speakers questions. The of living in a capitalist society. A so- for Sept. 17 from 4 - 7 p.m. September 10, 2019 | NEWS 5

These incidents occured on ported to hospital by a friend for August 16 – PE Building * August 27 – Parking Lot F August 28 – Fine Arts NEIU campus property between medical attention. Unknown offender stole bi- Subject reported that her car Student became irate after the dates of July 30 and Septem- cycle tire while bicycle was secure was stolen from campus lot. A speaking with dean of students. ber 4. August 8 – The Nest * on rack. tow truck was observed loading a Officers made contact with him Complainant believes some- car with a matching description. and served him with an active July 30 – Student Union * one is tampering with her mail. August 16 – Library * Subject admits to being late on order of protection. Case is still Officers responded to fire Victim reports theft of Mac- car payments. ongoing. alarm. Building was evacuated. August 9 – B Building * Book by unknown subjects who No smoke or fire was found. Police presence was request- found his bag that he had left un- August 27 – Grounds Shed August 28 – The Nest Engineers scheduled to correct ed during advisement meeting attended. Subjects returned bag Unknown offender stole Officers responded to a fire problem. due to odd behavior from stu- but stole computer. ten-gallon shop vacuum, back alarm at the nest. Fire depart- dent. pack blower and a ladder from ment prevention bureau was con- July 30 – Quad Area * August 20 – LWH storage unit. ducting a fire drill, however no Officers responded to call of August 11 – Parking Ga- A desktop computer was notification was made to campus extremely disoriented male with rage * found uploading “malware” pro- August 27 – Off Campus police. visible scrapes on fingers and During routine patrol, offi- gram. Student received phone call cheeks. Ambulance transported cers came across unoccupied van from unknown male offering her September 3 – El Centro him to hospital for evaluation. with sheet draped over front seats August 26 – BBH thousands of dollars for a pho- Unknown offender wrote obstructing view to rear. Owner Unknown offender wrote to shoot and a role in a movie. graffiti on building owned by July 31 – C Building * was not present. No entry was graffiti on building’s glass door. Student felt uncomfortable and university. Photos were taken. Victim reported losing her made. Facilities management notified refused offer. footing on stairs being occupied for clean up. September 4 – Parking Lot J by protestors and fell, injuring August 13 – E Building * August 27 – Parking Garage Police received complaints herself. She refused medical at- During routine patrol, offi- August 27 – BBH Victim reports traffic acci- of a dog left unattended inside tention at this time. cers found two newspaper staff Staff reports a person that he dent while backing out of park- a parked car. Windows were left members in office. Both had used to share office space with ing spot. Her vehicle was struck, half open. Owner showed up and August 1 – BBH * failed to follow university policy stole files from him. He is also causing damage, but no injuries officers spoke with her. Victim claimed she slipped and check in with police after filing a report with CPD and get- were reported. * Updated reports and fell outside second floor hours. ting an order of protection. bathroom. Victim was trans-

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | NEWS 7 Community petitions dis-invitation of Spicer Grace Yu Campus Life Editor persons, the NEIU Student Government As- “The thing with Spicer is he’s using this “My first inclination was not to sign [the [email protected] sociation (SGA) and even a former classmate kind of secular sacredness of this university petition] because I am a strong advocate of of Sean Spicer. as a free speech zone to redeem himself for free speech. But in running through a conver- The controversial invitation elicited pro- All grant their names to a letter expressing bad past actions. So I really think of him as sation with a friend of why I’m an advocate of testation and almost 500 signatories to de- deep concern, even lamentation, towards the manipulating what I kind of hold as a precious free speech, I came to the view that that’s not mand withdrawal of the invitation. former press secretary’s invitation to speak at thing about free speech as a way of being an what this is about. I think it’s about condoning It reads as follows: the NEIU North Side campus. apologist for himself,” said Sophia Mihic, Pro- or not condoning action,” explained Mihic. “Dear Dr. Gibson, we are appalled that “Hosting former Trump Press Secretary fessor of Political Science at NEIU. Stockdill further explained his reasoning former White House Press Secretary Sean Sean Spicer at NEIU would violate our respon- “This is a university of many first-genera- for starting the petition in terms of the right Spicer has been invited to speak at North- sibility to support and respect our students. tion students and of many of the identities that to freedom of expression. eastern Illinois University. This is an insult NEIU must not financially reward complicity are being targeted by the Trump administra- “Disrupting an event like this is an expres- to all NEIU students and employees who are in the administration’s bigotry, discrimination tion. So he may not be taking part in things sion of free speech. Such disruption is neces- members of groups targeted with violence and and violence,” said Brett Stockdill, Professor of that are happening now, but he is turning to us sary to lift up the voices of those who stand vitriol by the Trump administration,” reads Sociology at NEIU, who started the petition. to validate him now,” she continued. against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, the circulating petition to withdraw Spicer’s WBEZ News reported that a combined Disagreement with the political ideologies sexism, homophobia and other oppressive invitation to speak at NEIU on behalf of the $50,000 was committed towards paying Spicer of invited guest speakers to university cam- systems,” he said. upcoming Sept. 12 Goodwin Lecture Series. and Donna Brazile, former chair of the Dem- puses, (Milo Yiannopoulos at UC-Berkeley The NEIU community has opted via pe- “Spicer was the willing mouthpiece for ocratic National Committee (DNC), for their in 2017 and Charles Murray at Middlebury tition to amplify the expression of the masses Trump’s vicious assaults on immigrants, peo- upcoming discussion here on campus. College, also in 2017) has invoked protest sur- oppressed under that very same administra- ple of color, women, LGBTQ people, Jews, The speaking fees will not come out of rounding the issue of free speech in the recent tion. Muslims and other oppressed groups. We im- public funds, but out of contributions by Dan- past. plore you to withdraw this invitation because iel L. Goodwin, the donor who lauds his own Sean Spicer—and his boss, Donald Trump— name through the establishment of a lecture do not uphold NEIU’s strategic values,” it series. continues. However, the consent to host a guest as The 495 signatories (the count as of early controversial as Spicer is seen as capitula- morning Sunday, Sept. 8) accumulated by the tion towards the actions of accomplices who petition include NEIU faculty, staff, students, propped up and continue to prop up Donald alumni, community members, Chicago al- Trump, or at the least, as a sort of complicity derperson Rosanna Rodriguez, unaffiliated in Spicer’s self-adulation.

For news like this and more, check us out online at NEIUIndependent.org 8 CAMPUS LIFE | SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 NEIUIndependent.org Campus Life Calendar: 9/10 - 9/23 Student Employment On-Campus Job Fair queer career series, on how to ace that job artist and balloonists. Music lineup Reception for Biennial Juried Art Alumni Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Alum- interview. Allies are welcome. includes The Breakfast Club, DJ Exhibition ni Hall (SU 115) Perry Donta’e and The Pack Drum- Friday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m – 9 p.m., Fine Arts Looking for a part-time job while attend- Daniel L. Goodwin Distinguished Lecture line. Oh, and also T-Pain. T-Pain’s Gallery (Building E) ing school? Here’s your opportunity to Series: Donna Brazile and Sean Spicer concert will take place in Parking Lot A reception will be held for the current meet with on-campus departments! Bring Thursday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., J outside of The Nest from 7 p.m. to 9 exhibition that runs Aug. 26–Sept. 20. This copies of your résumé. Contact Maria Recital Hall (FA 160A) p.m. Entrance to the Fall Fest is free; exhibition juried by Milllicent Kennedy, Lebron at [email protected]. Have y’all heard about this one yet? food will be available for purchase. artist, curator and NEIU Art alumna, fea- A couple of discussions will take place Sponsored by the Northeastern Pro- tures work in all media by NEIU alumni “Be NEIU” regarding Brazile’s and Spicer’s invitations gramming Board. who graduated with a major or minor Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m., University Com- to give the Goodwin Lecture at NEIU. degree in art. Free and open to the public. mons (Quad) • Poetry and Pancakes Please feel free to direct any questions to Come take an aerial picture forming the • The day prior to the lecture: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Gazebo the Art Department at [email protected]. shapes of the letters N-E-I-U. Wear NEIU TEACH – IN / SPEAK – OUT / THINK Courtyard (B-Wing Patio) blue. The first 40 students will receive a TOGETHER This event will feature readings by 3v3 Tournament free NEIU T-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., alumni of the Creative Writing pro- Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. registration, 12 Pedroso Center (B-159) gram hosted in the English Depart- p.m. tournament, PE Complex, Main Gym Womxn in STEM Mixer In the spirit of education and open ment. Also, pancakes! Co-ed basketball tournament, $10 per Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Student debate, discussions will be framed team. FIBA rules (10 minutes or 21 Center for Science Engagement (BBH around the following questions: Why • 2019 La Copa Tournament points to win). Prizes will be awarded to 247) should you care? Why are people Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., PE Com- first place and runner-up teams. Reg- Network with other women in STEM in upset about the speakers? What are plex ister beforehand (https://tinyurl.com/ the first mixer of this kind on campus. the policies that harm people? How Celebrate Latinx/a/o Heritage Month neiu-3v3tourney) or register at the event. do we have political debate in the with our annual soccer tournament, Hosted by the NEIU Health and Physical Tug for Funds context of polarization and troubling “La Copa.” We will have students, Education Student Organization. Contact Thursday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Uni- politics? How do we have civil and faculty, staff and alumni at all experi- [email protected] with any questions. versity Commons (Quad) civic engagement in the context of ence levels and of all genders partic- This event is a tug of war for develop- political polarization? Co-sponsored ipating. The winning team members Workshop: How to Turn a Career Fair into mental funds to be awarded towards your by the NEIU Chapter of University of La Copa will each receive one a Job Offer student organization. It will take place rain Professionals of Illinois (UPI), Ac- ticket to the Chicago Fire home game Monday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., B119 or shine. Now accepting submissions and ademic Affairs, Student Affairs and on Sunday, Sept. 29. To help ensure you are prepared to teams. Organized by Student Leadership Student Government Association put your best foot forward at the Sept. Development. Email Albert at apchanth@ (SGA). • Student & Alumni Picnic 10 Student Employment Fair and the neiu.edu to register your team and team Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., University Sept. 17 COBM and Computer Science name or if you have any questions. • Follow-up: Commons (Quad) Career Fair, students are encouraged to Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Food, beer garden, outdoor games, attend workshops that will help walk you Resume Development and Elevator Pitch location TBD inflatables, face painting, Hawaiian through the steps you should take before, Techniques A follow-up has been tentatively artist and balloonists. Plus live acous- during and after a career fair to increase Thursday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Stu- planned. tic karaoke and a live kids concert. the chances of getting that job offer. dent Union (SU) 214 Registration is $10 per person, but is Walk-in Hours at Career Development in Get tips on how to build a strong and NEIU Weekend 2019 free to NEIU students and children B-119 are also available. Please feel free to effective résumé and how to develop a Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14, under 12. Sponsored by Student contact Career Development for addition- memorable elevator pitch: the skills to get North Side Campus Leadership Development (SLD). al information at [email protected]. the job! Light refreshments, cookies, job Join NEIU alumni, students, parents, opportunities provided. Presented by Nev- faculty, staff and neighbors for NEIU • NEIU’s 4th Annual Homecoming: Let’s College of Business and Management ille Maycock from Northrop Grumman. Weekend 2019. This campus-wide event Glow Crazy (COBM) and Computer Science Career Fair has something for everyone. Saturday, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Alumni Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Alum- Queer Career Series: How to Ace that Job Hall (SU 115) ni Hall Interview • Fall Fest Admission is FREE for students with Find opportunities in business and man- Thursday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Pedro- Friday, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., University valid ID, $5 for guests with valid agement or computer science. Dress sharp so Center (B-159) Commons (Quad) and Parking Lot J ID. Come dance the night away! and bring a résumé! The Pedroso Center and Career Develop- Food, beer garden, outdoor games, Presented by Black Caucus. ALL ment are hosting the first session of our inflatables, face painting, Hawaiian STUDENTS WELCOME! 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Matthew Rago Writer

Once perceived as a political outsider, Donald Trump burst onto the national scene when he insinuated that migrating Mexican nationals entering the U.S. were not part of the upper echelon of Mexican society, but rather the rapists and criminals that had been ostracized from Mexico. Phrased in a manner that stimulated heated debate, opponents lambasted Trump’s remarks as an incendiary attack meant to dehumanize an entire demographic. His supporters, however, largely rebuked such accusations as overly sensitive and borne from distaste towards a man per- ceived as a political intruder, going so far as to introduce the derogatory moniker of ‘snowflake’ upon those offended by Donald Trump’s comments. Recognizing that the national spotlight suddenly shone bright upon his podium, John F. Kennedy and his successor, Lyndon has been flawlessly implemented by the the Luis Bracamontes ad that was denounced Trump followed up on his polarizing com- B. Johnson, offered toward the Civil Rights Republican party for political gain. However, as so racist that even traditionally right-wing ments with a barrage of remarks and tweets Movement. in 2019, any tangible, identifiable hostility outlets refused to air it; Trump’s pardoning of that further demonized Mexican and Central However, modern scholars have since toward the African-American demographic, Joe Arpaio, the man who was indicted by the American migrants. criticized both Nixon and Reagan for their barring a few notable exceptions, will essen- United States Justice Department for crim- Such comments, which critics con- then-novel strategy. More specifically, critics tially result in the immediate disqualification inal contempt after he refused to cease his demned as thinly veiled derogatory rhetoric, attacked the use of veiled racial language for a prospective candidate. racially discriminatory practices and went provided political allies with just enough disguised as a vendetta against recreational Unfortunately, rather than instilling fear on camera to describe his prisons as Mexican wiggle room to construct a feasible public drugs for the sake of recruiting Southern in Americans by manufacturing a relation- concentration camps feels eerily similar to relations spin. white voters. ship between African-American and drugs Reagan’s pardoning of the aforementioned However, keen viewers readily identified White House Counsel and political through crude exaggerations over the effects John Ehrlichman. that the Trump campaign, seizing a fleeting advisor under the Nixon campaign, John of drug use, the Trump administration has Whether we support, reject or remain in- opportunity, opted to adopt and mutate a Ehrlichman offered the following explana- opted to focus their attention on demonizing different to such a political tactic, it matters tried-and-true political strategy popularized tion pertaining to the War on Drugs: immigrants and attributing upticks in crime, not, for the Donald Trump administration by the GOP platform: The Southern Strategy. “The Nixon campaign in 1968, and the particularly violent crime and illicit drug has successfully adopted and molded the The Southern Strategy was an ingenious Nixon White House after that, had two ene- distribution, to migrants. Southern Strategy to fit seamlessly into the political tactic first introduced by the Nixon mies: the antiwar left and black people. You In the same manner that Nixon, and current political and social atmospheres. administration and later perfected by the understand what I’m saying? We knew we later Reagan, inspired loyalty through the Reagan administration. couldn’t make it illegal to be either against reinforcement of unfounded biases bestowed Identifying that the two leading political the war or black, but by getting the public upon the demographics they perceived as parties were undergoing an ideological to associate the hippies with marijuana and political threats, Donald Trump and his Found some errors? shift--conservatives had previously gravi- blacks with heroin. And then criminalizing administration have mutated the Southern Copy editors are paid to read and tated toward the Democratic platform while both heavily, we could disrupt those com- Strategy to demonize, dehumanize, and liberal Americans mostly voted Republi- munities. We could arrest their leaders, raid target the Hispanic/Latinx communities. correct stories for us. Apply for can--Nixon’s confidants proposed that he their homes, break up their meetings, and Viewers can draw parallels between this position by messaging use a strategy that would earn loyalty from vilify them night after night on the evening Reagan’s depiction of the African-American southern, Democratic voters fatigued by the news. Did we know we were lying about the welfare queen and Trump’s depiction of the [email protected] party’s newfound acceptance of minority drugs? Of course we did.” criminal Hispanic; George Bush’s Willie Hor- demographics, particularly the support that Historically, the Southern Strategy ton ad shares disconcerting similarities with 14 OPINIONS | September 10, 2019 NEIUIndependent.org Scapegoating the Mentally Ill Chuck Sipps Arts and Entertainment Editor Joker has been depicted as having “super Just one bad day.” We have corporations that are willing [email protected] sanity.” Essentially the idea is that the Joker This portion of the Joker’s famous “One to sell us out at the first sign of profit. We is only “insane” because he can understand Bad Day” monologue voices his belief that have lobbyists who corrupt our politics with The upcoming film ‘Joker’ recently the workings of the world on a level that anyone can become as crazy as him if they ill-gotten gains. We have people willing to released its second trailer, receiving much “normal” folk are unable to perceive. While have a bad day. defend a document rather than the inno- fanfare and acclaim. The movie will follow we may view his deeds as evil, to his “super Joker attempted to drive Commissioner cents lost to needless gun violence. These are Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) and his sane” mind, they make perfect sense. This Gordon mad, though in the end, Gordon monsters not even a man dressed like a bat descent into madness. casts Joker as the “Other.” resisted and Joker was thwarted. The fallout can thwart. Arthur will change from a failed come- One who doesn’t fit into societal norms. of this is that Joker didn’t become this What can we mere mortals do against dian into the Clown Prince of Crime that Joker inflicts extreme violence, so he is to be way because of one bad day but because them? Fighting nameless and faceless fans of Batman know and love. While there feared. His violence comes from his insanity, his mentally disturbed mind was prone to conglomerates seems impossible; they have is palpable excitement for the film, there is so his mental illness is also to be feared. By violence. This again perpetuates the fear that more money and resources than most of us also an extremely problematic message that learning through media to fear any mind we the “Other” is dangerous to the “Normal” could ever comprehend. this film perpetuates- that the mentally ill are We want to fight back but it feels im- dangers to society. All it takes is one bad day to reduce possible. When we are offered an easy way This isn’t unique to ‘Joker’, between our out, we take it. In this case, the out is the current administration’s hateful rhetoric and the sanest man alive to lunacy. ” mentally ill. the years of negative representation of men- We blame these cases of great evil and - The Joker, The Killing Joke (1988) tal illness in the media, the mentally ill have harm on the mentally ill because it helps often been characterized as the monsters “ us to accept how these things can happen. hiding in our closets and under our bed. The don’t understand, we are taught to fear those because it teaches them to fear those around A “normal” person couldn’t do this, only a monsters we should be fearing don’t even whose minds work differently in the real us. We all know that everyone is capable of monster. There is no Boogie Man, Dracula or bother hiding. world. having a bad day and if we subscribe to the Wolfman to blame our problems on. Instead Joker is one of the most famous char- What does the Joker himself think of Joker’s way of thinking, we know what a bad of accepting the social responsibility we all acters in media. Whether its film, tv, video all this? In Alan Moore’s 1988 graphic novel day can lead to. have, we sensationalize the mentally ill until games, pajamas, cereals or basically anything “The Killing Joke,” he says: There are countless other examples of they resemble the monsters that go bump in else you can think to buy, the Joker can be “You see it doesn’t matter if you catch me the mentally ill being depicted as monsters the night. found on it. He is Batman’s most formidable and send me back to the asylum... Gordon’s in media. Why do we do this? Why do we fe- Real monsters don’t go bump in the foe and rivals the Cape Crusader in terms of been driven mad. I’ve proved my point. I’ve tishize the mentally ill as these amoral fiends night. Real monsters work during the day in popularity. demonstrated there’s no difference between that are one step away from killing us all? board rooms all over the country. They don’t What superpower does he possess to me and everyone else! All it takes is one bad The answer is it’s easier to vilify a mar- come and suck your blood, but they do profit stand toe to toe with the Dark Knight? While day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy. ginalized group like the mentally ill than it is off it. And that is no laughing matter. some would argue none, in the comics, That’s how far the world is from where I am. to acknowledge our societal problems.

This generated a mass effect in which many for ‘medical reasons’ like he did on September 2 of the Party. After 2016 this book regained a A letter to the Editor ended up voting for Bolsonaro, and that in the when he was supposed to talk about the ongo- new meaning and a new importance in today’s Sean Spicer is the former White House long turn got him elected. ing burnings. society. We can really and truly understand the Press Secretary and White House Communica- Unfortunately it doesn’t stop there. A week When I arrived here in the US I didn’t know frustration and pain that the character Winston tions Director. In a time where alternative facts doesn’t go by where the president doesn’t say who Sean Spicer was. As soon as I started to do feels throughout the book when he tries to re- are valid points in the day to day discussions, we something sexist, homophobic or simply incor- a bit of research on him, I rapidly understood member the truth behind past events. can’t ignore that this position of power retains rect. In one of his latest statements, he called what he represented to the American people. As Orwell said in the book: an enormous amount of influence in what we Brigitte Macron, the first lady of France, ugly, in The act of being constantly lied to is some- “It struck him that the truly characteristic believe now a days. a Facebook post. thing that is exhausting and frustrating. We are thing about modern life was not its cruelty and Coming from Brazil the appearance of Sean That started a feud with France and, obvi- living in a dangerous time where information insecurity, but simply its bareness, its dinginess, Spicer in NEIU leaves me with an uneasy feel- ously, the president Macron. Then, Bolsonaro and facts are not perceived as something that its listlessness.” ing. Jair Bolsonaro, the current president, was refused the 20 million aid the G7 were eager contains the truth. Ana Peres elected almost completely based on fake news to send to Brazil to help in the burning of the I wonder what George Orwell would say if About Ana: “I’m an international exchange that were spread through WhatsApp chats. Amazon fires, he said he would only take it if he still was alive. In his most famous novel 1984 program student. I will be attending NEIU for Many electors believed the things that were be- Macron apologizes. the act of erasing the past and changing facts the Fall Semester of 2019. My major is in Cre- ing spread about the other party called “Partido When he is not making statements like that are a day to day job that has the only purpose ative Writing. In Brazil at PUCRS I’m a junior.” dos Trabalhadores”, also known as, PT. he cancels diplomatic meetings on short notice to control the ‘proles’ and maintain the power OPINIONS | September 10, 2019 15 Greta Thunberg is the coolest girl in the world Grace Yu Campus Life Editor the sake of being realistic, make demands [email protected] born of concrete political possibilities rather than abstract ideals. It is one thing to write Greta Thunberg, the coolest girl in the treatises on the ills of capitalism, it is quite world, arrived on U.S. shores about two weeks another to recognize that industrial capitalism ago, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at a Lower may change the fundamental chemistry of the Manhattan marina up the Hudson River. planet and kill us all. Thunberg, a climate activist, arrived on a Activists such as Thunberg and Oca- carbon emissions-free yacht named Malizia II sio-Cortez -her equally criticized compatriot with her father and a small crew provided by across the Atlantic -are the recipients of attacks Team Malizia, skippered by professional sailor by climate-deniers who a growing body of Boris Hermann and Pierre Casiraghi, a nephew research has linked to gender reactionism. At of Prince Albert II of Monaco. Chalmers University in Sweden, Jonas An- At a mere 16 years old, the Swedish teen- shelm and Martin Hultman published findings ager is a rare beacon of hope for a still-tender that suggest the values of climate-deniers are but already jaded Generation Z. She is due to consistent with proponents of a “masculinity attend the U.N. Youth Climate Summit in New of industrial modernity that is in decline.” The York on Sept. 21, joining a throng of young, study states, “these climate skeptics tried to progressive environmentalists stateside. save an industrial society of which they were a In addition to her organizing work in part by defending its values against ecomodern climate action, Thunberg has spoken publicly Greta Thunberg, outside the Swedish parliament. | Anders Hellberg hegemony.” on social media about her Asperger syndrome, So why do we call Thunberg and her calling it a “superpower.” fellow activists cool? Youth, social media savvy, With 3.1 million followers on Instagram injustices, but they do make a highly publicized while in New York, lending support to the progressive values and their wide reach, their and 1.35 million followers on Twitter, her statement. That if one person can view lifestyle protesters whose three simple and actionable ability to relate to large swaths of the Millennial confident and exuberant response about being choices of lesser convenience as a small sacri- demands are: “no more fossil fuels, a just and Generation Z masses may be enough to on the autistic spectrum hits back to her many fice to make for the planet, then so can all of us. transition to 100 percent renewable energy make them likable and hugely popular, but not outspoken critics who use the Web as a public Millennials are far more immune to the by 2030, and holding polluters accountable” enough, per se, to make them viable political forum in an attempt to derail her movement. naysaying, and House representative Alexan- reports i-D magazine. leaders in the global culture wars. Why take And they have done so even in the cruelest of dria Ocasio Cortez (NY-14), one of the Green 17-year-old Xiye Bastida, an indigenous their lead? Is theirs a movement that can actu- terms, commenting on her facial expression, New Deal’s strongest advocates, is one of Otomi Toltec climate activist also in New York, ally win? Supporters of this declining mascu- her appearance, etc. Thunberg’s most prominent allies. Intergenera- told i-D, “We as youth cannot vote, and you linity of industrial society in the Western world In fact, when it comes to social justice tional conflict does not materialize here. know that. Our civic duty is to go to school. We seem to be afraid of women and children; do action, Asperger’s may have even granted “This Entire Week Has Been Incredibly are disrupting that so that you pay attention to we really live in a world where little girls often Thunberg an advantage, since people with this Depressing. But Then I Saw a Young Woman the crisis that we’re going through.” possess the courage to face reality, and old men diagnosis are often known for their directness. Give People Hope,” reads the title of a Mother When youth clamor for widespread social seem to only rarely? So this what we are now The most talked about aspect of Thunberg’s Jones article published online last Friday, Sept. and political change in our day, I am reminded up against. voyage, which set across the sea from Plym- 6. This is the sentiment that I, a decade older of the revolutions of the Long Sixties, the heat The truth is that women, children, outh in the southern UK, is her preferred mode than Thunberg, share profoundly when it of change encircling the globe: Civil Rights minorities and other oppressed groups bear the of transportation. comes to the adolescent vanguard of this new and anti-Vietnam War protests in the U.S. and brunt of the most dastard effects of industrial “Rather than flying, she (Thunberg) sailed international movement. the establishment and subsequent collapse of capitalism, which is only sustainable at a high across the Atlantic in an ‘emissions-free’ yacht In August 2018, Greta Thunberg started Communist governments and demonstrations cost to the most vulnerable sectors of human in order to spare the earth’s atmosphere the skipping school every Friday to sit outside the by Leftist movements the world over. During society and to equally vulnerable natural exhaust from a plane that was flying to New Swedish parliament and protest world leaders’ May of 1968 in France, workers and student resources. York anyway, with or without her,” wrote Niall inaction towards mitigating the impact of intellectuals chanted in solidarity, Soyez The personal experience of these activists, Ferguson for The Boston Globe. This sort of global climate change. The movement, which réalistes, demandez l’impossible! - “Be realistic, which instates in them differing values from commentary misses the point with the fine has grown worldwide to inspire weekly strikers demand the impossible.” those of the (now-changing) status quo, makes grace of a sledgehammer missing a nail on the on every continent, is called “School Strike for How astute of an observation would it be them, above all, realistic. Maybe it doesn’t head. Climate.” to say that something feels different this time sound quite sexy. Thunberg’s actions show us, the Western 14-year-old Alexandria Villaseñor, who is around? The new chant of the youth is, “We But this realism, paired with inextinguish- world, what is possible. Her emissions-free trip only in the 8th grade, is the organizer of the are unstoppable, a better world is possible!” It able hope, is what has given girls like Greta is performative in the sense that no individual stateside student-led movement called Fridays is almost as though the lessons of generations Thunberg the daring to make some noise and consumer choices cannot change systemic for Future. Thunberg has been joining them past have taught this new movement to, for make the change. 16 ARTS & LIFE | September 10, 2019 NEIUIndependent.org

The role of the silent protagonist in gaming I don’t speak therefore I am not? Chuck Sipps Arts and Life Editor finally give voice to the silent protagonist. mind-altering drug, and it is up to you a movie or TV show, it would make the [email protected] Most characters took the leap to stop them. As you progress through story all the harder to invest in. Yes, forward. Mario developed his now iconic the game you are confronted by the Seed we are all aware that we are partaking In “Far Cry New Dawn,” the catchphrases; Jak, from “Jak and Daxter,” Family, the leaders of the New Eden cult. in media, but most media allows us to pseudo-sequel to 2018’s “Far Cry 5,” took the leap from complete silence in Each of these encounters is treated as a suspend our disbelief so we can buy into developer Ubisoft doubles down on a “The Precursor Legacy” to being fully harrowing experience that is meant to what we are seeing. problematic storytelling technique, the voiced in “Jak II.” Many characters joined leave its mark on the character. To play devil’s advocate, some games silent protagonist. “Far Cry” utilizes a him in that leap but surprisingly Far Cry” When captured by Jacob Seed, a utilize silent protagonists and it all first-person perspective, we see through has taken a step backwards, going from a veteran and full-blown psychopath, comes together beautifully. “Journey” the eyes of the character we are playing fully voiced character to a voiceless one. the player is subjugated to weeks of and “Limbo” are great examples of this, as, and this in theory should allow us a The reason for this may come down unimaginable torture. The escape from but these are games constructed around deeper sense of immersion. We are not to the writing quality for the voiced Jacob’s compound is long and arduous, that silence that allow the players to passive observers; we are the vehicle that protagonist in “Far Cry” games that and when you finally do attain freedom it decide for themselves what is going on drives the hero forward. When that vehi- came before 5. Some complained that is meant to be a moment of celebration. and reflect on it. Much like poor use of cle is a nameless, faceless and desireless the writing was stilted or the characters However, within moments of being narration in film is an example of weak entity, it is impossible to care for. too unlikeable. Rather than improve free you receive a call from your allies storytelling, so too is the silent protag- The silent protagonist has been a the writing, Ubisoft opted to remove it (who somehow know everything that onist an example of weak storytelling in staple of gaming for time immemorial. entirely. The formerly named, voiced and happened and that you are alright), even gaming. The basic definition of this is a hero who motivated characters are now known by though you don’t communicate with The silent protagonist has had its doesn’t speak. Some popular examples of voiceless titles, such as The Deputy in “5” them in any way, and the next mission time in the video game sun, and it is an this troupe are Link from “The Legend of and The Captain in “New Dawn.” This sees you racing a dirt bike in an extreme important reminder of how far games Zelda,” Gordon Freeman from “Half Life” would be fine if these characters were obstacle course. How are players meant have come. But it should be only that, and Artyom from the “Metro.” If we look meant to be the nameless action heroes to emotionally invest in anything that a reminder, and not a crutch to excuse back to the late ‘80s and early ‘90s many, of bloody ‘80s romps, but the writers happens if nothing has any lasting effect? poor writing in storytelling. If we take if not all, of our protagonists were silent. consistently put the player in a situation The simple answer is you can’t. away the characters’ ability to speak, we This had less to do with storytelling where they are supposed to care for the This type of situation isn’t exclusive take away our ability to care about them. decisions and more with limitations of main protagonist. Unfortunately, the lack to “Far Cry.” 2019’s “Metro Exodus” had Silence may speak volumes, but not when the hardware. of voice acting doesn’t evoke sympathy similar problems, with omnipotent allies it comes to video games. Video game cartridges didn’t have or make the character more compelling. knowing every aspect of your situation What do you think? Do silent the space to hold hours of dialogue and Their silent adventure is made awkward even though you don’t communicate it to protagonists still deserve a place in thus our heroes remained silent. While and inadvertently laughable. them. Each time this happens it breaks today’s video games? Have some good or there were some workarounds with The story of “Far Cry 5” and “New immersion. It takes you out of the story bad examples of their use in games? Any written scripts, it would be many years Dawn” are meant to be serious. A and reminds you that you are playing a which way tell us your thoughts at either until we heard more than the odd grunt group of religious zealots have taken video game. Imagine watching a movie [email protected] or in or yelp from our heroes. Then came over a small town in Montana via a or a TV show and being constantly the comments section on neiutheinde- disc-based media and with it the space to combination of extreme violence and a reminded that you are indeed watching pendent.org ARTS & LIFE | September 10, 2019 17 Secrets. Lies. Popularity. Drama. ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ Season 3 Review Matthew Rago Writer no one in their right mind would feel an attempt to diminish the impact of the is genuinely seeking to redeem himself. entitled to do so. slur by “reclaiming it.” Ani, being the insufferably annoying The third installment of “Thirteen Second, Season three features an However, when Jessica balks at the character that she is, is instrumental to Reasons Why” came along, injected said entire faction of Liberty High attempting prospect of protesting Bryce’s funeral, this device, as her receptiveness to his emotions with liberal dose of steroids, and to shield Tyler Down from the ramifi- Casey, a character introduced as a head- sexual advances and general friendliness dropped them smack dab in the middle of cations of trying to shoot up a school. strong ally of Jessica, scathingly disparages highlight Bryce’s most endearing features. Liberty High. Rather than report Tyler for attempting her, claiming Jessica’s reluctance to protest This is despite the fact that the When Netflix announced that it had to massacre the entire school, Clay and Bryce’s funeral casts her as a victim rather audience is forced to acknowledge that greenlighted a third season of “Thirteen company attempt to use their nonexistent than a survivor. Jessica’s newest ally and partner in HO is Reasons Why,” it would be safe to assume experience with crisis management to Casey, becoming enraptured by the literally laying with her rapist. However, I that Season three would center around the coach Tyler, whose emotions are visibly concept of scandalization, regardless of would be remiss if I failed to acknowledge fallout of the school shooting that almost and dangerously volatile in the immediate whether the execution remain abstract the inconsistency in the way the writers was. While the writers opted against com- aftermath of “the incident,” to reconsider or readily visible, creates a fascinating depict Bryce. pletely abandoning that storyline, Tyler’s his murderous agenda. dialogue that explores whether it’s more One moment, Bryce is shown flashing attempted massacre took a surprising Sure, Tyler was the victim of a important to be loud or remain construc- the same malice and indifference that we backseat to a classic whodunit angle, a horrenous sexual assault in Season 2, but tive. became accustomed to in the first two sea- tired trope that was elevated by an entic- at what point are we no longer expected Such a complex dynamic is part of sons. The next, he’s sobbing on a yoga mat ing combination of character development to remain empathetic towards those the genius of Season three, as the writers and offering sincere gestures of apology to and redemption tales. attempting mass murder? expertly manipulate our emotions so that anyone forgiving enough to listen. Perhaps the producers identified that, My last criticism centers around the even the most morally righteous parties But, once again, these are kids we considering the current political climate relegation or complete absence of main operate in a manner that casts the most are dealing with here, young men and in America, depicting (or God forbid, characters. Courtney is seen very briefly callous antagonist in a sympathetic light. women who are attempting to discover glorifying) a school shooter might lead to in only a handful of scenes, though her Upon learning of Bryce’s death, ques- their true selves as they desperately cling actual mass murder. absence can be explained by her pending tions arise as to who the responsible party to misguided loyalties and allegiances. On the other hand, it’s possible that graduation. Marcus, Tommy and Sheri are is. This is where Season three finally finds Because of that, these contradictions are the writing staff felt the storyline had completely absent. Cyrus and Mackenzie it footing, as nearly every single character, an important storyline instrument, as they exhausted its welcome and instead opted are essentially demoted to props as each including Bryce’s own parents, harbors a cast further doubt on who actually sought to manufacture a totally different narra- character appears in only two episodes. jealously guarded motive. out vigilante justice against Bryce. tive. Either way, “Thirteen Reasons Why” Unfortunately, the writers failed to Zach develops a relationship with Season three isn’t a must-watch, but returned to Netflix with an abundance of introduce new characters interesting Bryce’s ex-girlfriend Chloe. Clay hosts two if you’re able to look beyond inconsistent its trademark teenage angst. enough to fill the void left by departing concurrent vendettas against Bryce. Justin character portrayals and the agonizing Season three was not perfect by any actors and reduced roles. and Jessica each deal with the aftermath of introduction of Ani, Season three is a means. First, the writers lazily introduce Season three centers around the dis- Bryce victimizing Jessica. worthwhile investment. It’s an engrossing a new character for the sake of plot appearance of serial rapist Bryce Walker, The list goes on and on, casting a tale that follows a community simultane- advancement. Ani, whose mother is a whose body was discovered shortly after a shadow over nearly every character and ously united and divided by the secrets caretaker for the Walker family, may homecoming football game that devolved making for some absolutely brilliant they begrudgingly protect. unintentionally be the most annoying into violence and chaos. television. Such uncertainty reinvented While the main focus of the season is character in the history of television. Relative indifference surrounding his the mundane nature of a classic whodunit the eventual reveal of both the murderer From day one, she is afforded an disappearance shifts to obligatory mourn- by weaving a complex web of tangible and his or her motive, viewers will come unbridled level of social authority. ing, though the impact of premature loss revenge stories that were almost offset by to appreciate the complex entanglement Throughout the entirety of Season three, was punctuated by a misplaced protest the moral compasses of a wholesome, if of tragedy, unity and redemption that she continuously probes into the personal at Bryce’s funeral from Jessica Davis’s flawed, group of protagonists. will inevitably define the legacy of Season lives of her newfound friends, demanding assembly of sexual assault survivors, aptly The writers also offer a half-hearted three of “Thirteen Reasons Why.” answers when in any realistic scenario, named “HO,” a title which is described as attempt at illustrating the idea that Bryce 18 ARTS & LIFE | September 10, 2019 NEIUIndependent.org

Detroit Become Human Review Robo Jesus and the Deviant Bunch

Chuck Sipps Arts and Entertainment Editor fallen android brethren and becomes a becoming deviant, as she stops Todd if that even matters, lead to the most [email protected] deviant, an android that no longer listens from abusing his daughter and the two interesting and gut-wrenching decisions. to any master and seems to have free run away together. Again the writing is The dynamic he shares with Lieutenant ‘Detroit Become Human’ developed will. From there the Jesus references do where Kara’s story really struggles. Hank Anderson (Clancy Brown) is one by Quantic Dream and Studio Head not stop. It is a well worn and hackneyed It is so heavy-handed and devoid of of the game highlights and draws the David Cage is an ultimately flawed but tale, and it just isn’t as profound as Cage surprises that it didn’t feel rewarding to player in so deeply that the game might highly ambitious look at just what it seems to think it is. play. The “twist” was so obvious that it have been better served focusing solely means to be human. With Marcus, your choices ultimate- was easy to assume it was a red herring on Connor’s story. The game follows three separate ly determine what kind of resistance you but alas that was not the case. There Detroit Become Human isn’t a bad android protagonists: The Jesus stand-in will lead to save your fellow androids; was also an issue with the erratic and game but it’s not a good one either. It Marcus (Jesse Williams), the battered peaceful protest or violent revolution? inconsistent way the game pronounced wastes too much of its storytelling poten- house droid Kara (Valorie Curry) and Regardless of which path you choose, the name Kara. Finally, in Kara’s sections tial and instead wades into well-estab- deviant hunter Connor (Bryan Dechart). neither is compelling enough to justify more so than any other it felt like choices lished conventions of the genre. There are Each member of the trio has their exploring the branching pathways that were made on behalf of the player numerous examples of scenarios playing own individual storyline that ultimately ‘Detroit’ offers. It is a shame though, as without their input. out that don’t feel driven by player merges into one whole. The gimmick is the game’s choice system is incredibly The game’s assertion that player choices, but instead because the writers that each and every choice that you, the nuanced but it is also incredibly vapid. choice is king loses meaning if choice felt these things needed to happen. player, make shapes the story being told. There are a lot of choices but so many of is taken away at pivotal moments. The While the acting across the board is It’s just a shame that the writing quality them lack meaning. final protagonist is Connor, an android strong there is just a lack of originality doesn’t match its lofty ambitions. Kara is the next protagonist to designed to hunt deviants and the most in the writing. The quick-time-events are Going through each of the protago- explore. Kara’s journey begins as she intriguing character in the game. also overutilized and it was frustrating nists’ storylines separately, Marcus starts awakens in an android repair store. She Connor is a new prototype that joins to fail scenarios not because of a choice as a caretaker for his dying master, Carl. has just been repaired and though her up with the Detroit Police Department players made but because of an errant Carl is a world-renowned painter and master Todd says that she was hit by a to stop the deviant threat. While this button press. Hopefully whatever David as such he treats Marcus more like a son car, it is made abundantly clear that she story is also filled with tropes, including Cage and Quantic Dream attempt than a machine. was a victim of domestic abuse. the “No I’m the original, he’s the clone” next relies less on cliches and more on After Marcus is wrongfully blamed That abuse doesn’t only extend to shtick, Connor is the most compelling character and heart. and terminated for Carl’s death, he Kara, but to Todd’s daughter Alice as of the characters. Watching him come ‘Detroit Become Human’ is awarded awakens in a garbage heap filled with his well. This abuse is what leads to Kara to terms with who he wants to be, and 313 Potatoes on The Sipps Potato Scale.

Want to review the latest games, movies and music? Email [email protected] September 10, 2019 | Sports 19 Chicago White Sox Breakdown: Catcher Matthew Rago Writer rative on McCann has shifted drastically. An cipline offered a faint glimmer of hope for even top-five MLB prospect Luis Robert. The knocks unlucky combination of injuries and offensive the most staunch pessimists, as his current against Mercedes are two-fold. First, at age 26, Adopting the rubric that brought the struggles for Castillo opened the door for on-base percentage (.402) sits an incredible 123 he’s a relatively older prospect even for AAA Chicago Cubs their first World Series title McCann to usurp Castillo on the depth chart points above his batting average (.282). Charlotte. in over 108 seasons, the Chicago White Sox and stake his claim as the White Sox’s starting In June, Collins grossly underwhelmed in Second, he has a glove made of concrete. siphoned off their most valuable assets for catcher. his brief stint in the majors, hitting for a paltry Looking beyond his stellar 44% caught stealing the sake of initiating a long-awaited rebuild. McCann responded by getting off to a .077 average over nine games with the White percentage, Mercedes has been susceptible However, following two difficult seasons of blistering start, peppering opposing pitchers to Sox. However, since his demotion, Collins to a plethora of blemishes behind the plate, prospect development, Chicago White Sox the tune of a .367 batting average (BA) in the recalibrated his plate approach by emphasizing allowing 16 passed balls and committing 8 fans can finally see the light at the end of the month of April and a .338 BA in May, earning contact over plate discipline, subsequently errors in his first 4,661 innings in 2019 (for proverbial tunnel. him his first career All-Star berth. However, raising his batting average by an incredible 50 comparison’s sake, McCann has allowed 23 With the majority of the team’s prospects McCann’s defensive contributions have been points and earning him a second promotion on passed balls and committed 23 errors in 4,438 having either already exhausted their prospect equally if not more important for the White Sept. 2. innings). Mercedes’ value will likely be limited status or teetering on the precipice of a Major Sox. Major League scouts have seemingly come by a shift to designated hitter. League promotion, it’s time to look forward Tasked with handling a pitching staff over- to the consensus that Collins, who has failed to Despite his defensive limitations, a statline towards constructing a roster capable of whelmed by season-ending injuries, McCann’s take significant steps forward defensively, pro- of 23/80/.317 across AA and AAA may be too contending for the ever elusive playoff berth. pitch calling helped transform former No. 1 files best as either a first baseman or designated enticing to keep him out of the big leagues. Beginning with the catcher’s position, this overall pitching prospect, Lucas Giolito, from hitter, two positions that offer minimal value Expect Yermin Mercedes to make his major feature takes an in-depth look at the overall the worst qualified starting pitcher by nearly from a defensive standpoint. organizational options while attempting to every quantifiable metric into a bonafide staff Should Collins transition to first base, he’ll project which players will lead the Sox charge ace and an American League All-Star represen- find his future with the cast in a shadow of into future contention. tative. doubt considering that the White Sox recently Though McCann’s offensive production invested in a top 3 pick, University of Califor- has tapered off since the All-Star break, he nia first baseman Andrew Vaughn. has remodeled himself from an acquisitional However, if Collins can improve his de- afterthought to a potential mainstay behind the fensive mechanics and continue to emphasize plate. contact rate over walk rate--Collins has struck out in over 28 percent of his plate appearances in 2019--it is feasible that the White Sox could opt to move forward with Collins as their primary backstop. league debut this September. Seby Zavala Seby Zavala has experienced a disappoint- James McCann ing regression in 2019. The former 12th round This past December, the Chicago White draft pick has barely managed to hover above Sox signed catcher James McCann to a one- the Mendoza line at AAA Charlotte, hitting for year, 2.5 million dollar contract. Primarily a an embarrassing .222 batting average. stopgap between the departing Omar Narvaez, What makes Zavala’s season even more traded in late 2018 to the Seattle Mariners Zack Collins disappointing is the fact that at this time last for closer Alex Colome, and former first White Sox catcher Zack Collins is an year, Zavala’s offensive outbursts stimulated round pick Zack Collins, the McCann signing enigma. Drafted tenth overall in the 2016 MLB legitimate debate as to whether or not Zavala was largely regarded as an inconsequential draft, Collins was widely considered the top had leapfrogged Collins as the White Sox’s transaction. college bat coming out of the college prospect most promising catching prospect. After all, “McCannon,” as McCann is pool after a stellar career at the University of Yermin Mercedes Fortunately, Zavala’s defensive prowess and fondly referred to, is predominantly known Miami. Despite displaying an offensive arsenal steady power numbers (he’s hit 20 home runs for his defensive prowess. Additionally, with However, Collins saw himself relegated that rivals even the most capable MLB in 2019) suggest that he may be a candidate for incumbent starter Welington Castillo already from a top 100 prospect to a complete MLB prospects, Yermin Mercedes has routinely a bounce back year in 2020. on the roster, it was largely assumed that Pipeline omission after putting up pedestrian been absent from every credible top prospect Honorable Mentions: McCann would be relegated to the role of numbers throughout his first three seasons in list. What makes Mercedes’ omission even Gunner Troutwine (Kannapolis Intimida- backup catcher. the White Sox organization. more perplexing is that he is hitting for a tors), Evan Skoug (Winston-Salem Dash). Fast forward to September and the nar- Nevertheless, Collins’ remarkable plate dis- higher batting average than both Collins and 20 SPORTS | SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 NEIUIndependent.org The road to Istanbul is competitive as ever Jose Moreno Writer cemented his legend status by being just as coached at Chelsea in the Premier League. disappointed fans in Europe as they could successful when managing. The post-Cris- He guided them in finishing third in their not move past the quarterfinals. Their famous The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s tiano Ronaldo era has been arduous for the league as well as winning the UEFA Europa comeback in the 2016-2017 season comes to elite club soccer competition, starts on Sept. Spanish team because they have not been League, Europe’s second-tier competition. mind when it comes to disappointment. PSG 17. 32 teams will battle it out to reach the final able to replace him. To resolve that, they have To strengthen their defense, Juventus signed beat Barcelona 4-0 at home in the Parc des match taking place at the historical Atatürk signed superstar forward Eden Hazard. 19-year-old Dutch center back Matthijs De Princes in the first leg match. Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on May 30, 2020. The Belgian winger scored 16 goals and Ligt, a promising defender and former team PSG then travelled to the Camp Nou There are a number of teams who are assisted 15 to help Chelsea finish third in the captain from Eredivisie championship-win- to face Barcelona in the second leg match favorites to take home the illustrious Champi- Premier League and return to the Champions ning team Ajax. De Ligt is one of the world’s where they ended up losing 6-1 and getting ons League trophy. Mainstays of the compe- League last season. best young players and he proved to be a eliminated by the aggregate score of 6-5. tition such as Real Madrid and Juventus F.C. Madrid furthered their summer recruit- driving force toward victory in last season’s It happened again as recently as last sea- will want to reclaim their place as legitimate ment by signing players Luka Jović, Éder competition with Ajax, helping them reach son when they faced off against English side title contenders as both left a lot to be desired Militão, and Ferland Mendy. There is no the semifinals. Manchester United. This time PSG played the during the 2018-2019 season. doubt hoping these players will give them Juventus contains a menacing offense first leg away from home when they visited Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain the winning edge when they play Paris Saint- with the likes of Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Old Trafford. PSG won 2-0 while playing ag- F.C., will be wanting to capitalize on their Germain F.C., Galatasaray S.K., and Club Higuaín, Douglas Costa and Miralem Pjanić. gressively and not letting Manchester United dominance of the French league to claim Brugge KV in the group stage. The return of Despite the impressive lineup, Juventus must build up significant attacking opportunities. European glory this upcoming season. The Zidane and fresh talent make Real Madrid a cope with the loss of 35-year-old captain The stage was set for PSG to advance to unpredictable landscape of this season’s UEFA viable candidate to reach top status in Europe. Giorgio Chiellini after he injured his right the next round while playing at home against Champions League makes for an enthralling Many pinned Juventus to become anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during an out-of-sorts Manchester United. PSG lost watch. Champions League winners when they training, putting him out of commission for the game 3-1. The aggregate score was 3-3 The 2018-2019 season was one to forget signed Cristiano Ronaldo. The Italian giants 6 months. and PSG bounced themselves right out of the for Real Madrid. They finished third in La have won eight straight Serie A titles but the The absence of the defensive stalwart in competition due to the away goals rule. Liga, being 19 points adrift from first place as trophy that has evaded them is the Cham- the center of defense will be critical because To improve their attacking options, PSG their rival Barcelona won the league. pions League. Last season, they crashed out of the leadership he brought to the locker signed controversial striker Mauro Icardi on In the European front, the Madrid side of the competition in the quarterfinal stage room and the defense he ran on the field. a season-long loan from Inter Milan. Icardi got eliminated early on in the Round of 16 after losing to Ajax. Juventus signed Ronaldo Juventus will face Atlético Madrid, Bayer has an extensive history of disciplinary issues against Dutch underdogs AFC Ajax. for the main purpose of becoming European Leverkusen and F.C. Lokomotiv Moscow in while at Inter. Eager to make a comeback, Zinedine champions, but that dream faded as they were the group stage. If Juventus does not triumph With the addition of Icardi, PSG hopes to Zidane was reappointed as the new manager outclassed offensively by such an inferior in the Champions League this season, then launch a menacing attack team comprised of after the troubled managerial stints of Julen team such as Ajax. their season will be a failure. Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, Edinson Cavani and Lopetegui and Santiago Solari. Under his To correct errors made before, La Vecchia Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is in a similar Ángel Di María. It remains to be seen if PSG management, Real Madrid won three straight Signora fired then-manager Massimiliano position as Juventus, in the sense that they can put the ghosts of past disappointments Champions League titles from 2016 to 2019. Allegri and brought in an attack-minded dominate their league (PSG has won six of behind them to propel themselves to the Zidane, a Real Madrid legend himself, manager in Maurizio Sarri. Sarri previously the past seven titles in Ligue 1) but have pinnacle of European football.

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