March 2, 2020 The Voice of the Students Volume 75, Issue 7 CNN Commentator Van Jones Offers Assurances About 2020 Election BY MARIAGIOVANNA JUMPER

Van Jones, CNN political commentator and host of “Redemption Project” and “The Van Jones Show” on CNN, visited Adelphi on February 20, to hold a sold-out lecture and master class for 15 students and faculty. He talked about the political climate moving toward Super Tuesday and for the rest of the 2020 presidential election. Throughout his lecture in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, Jones brought us back to the 2016 election and the polarization that has been our reality since. The event was sponsored by The William E. Simon Lecture in American Civilization and Values. Jones was selected because he is a well-known commentator and he was Students joined CNN’S Van Jones in the Concert Hall of the PAC after hearing his reflections on the 2016 election and his comments about lauded as the Voice of Reason during the 2020 landscape. Photo provided by Amy Harrison the Obama campaign, according to Amy and 2020 Presidential elections. many of the people who felt distant from the race it was up to Hillary Clinton to Harrison, executive director of special Looking back, Jones described his beliefs and politics. Jones described reclaim the institutional underpinnings events and engagement. the institutional and political rebellions Trump’s next three brilliant steps in of her party and reintegrate those who Traci Levy, chair and associate taking place in both the Republican and securing his candidacy on the Republican had joined Sanders in his rebellion. Jones professor in the political science Democratic parties, these rebellions being ticket. He promised radical Christian pointed to her unsatisfactory attempt to department, said of the event, “During perpetrated by Donald Trump and Bernie groups ultra-conservative judges and gave do this as her ultimate downfall. He said his talk at Adelphi, Van Jones delivered Sanders respectively. Each came with their them a list he would be taking from. He that when Clinton drew out a circle of the empathetic, thought-provoking and own ideals that separated the traditional promoted an anti-immigrant outlook to those who she was giving a new voice insightful political analysis for which he is views of the party from their own and were extreme nativists. And he appealed to big to—the Muslim, LGBTQ+, Black Lives known. I left thinking about his statements met by disbelief in their own campaigns. businesspersons by promising tax cuts and Matter communities, etc.—she left out that we shouldn’t `fight fire with fire when Jones argued that both Trump and Sanders other financial incentives to them, while many people who traditionally identified the fire is in the nursery’ and his perspective were underestimated when they began also promoting certain entitlements and as Democrats. Jones described this circle that asking for affordable college isn’t their campaigns for the 2016 election. social benefits for workers. as too small and excluding the white, asking for socialism; it’s asking for what The reaction and outcome of On the contrary, Sanders did not straight man who needed help because our grandparents enjoyed.” these rebellions within each party were win his rebellion in the Democratic party, of a lack of employment or other issues. After a master class during which radically different. As Trump broke though he was able to receive around 47 He also pointed to the arrogance of her students were able to ask him questions, down the institutional underpinnings of percent of the Democratic primary vote, campaign and the out-right declarations Jones shared his assessment of the 2016 the Republican party, he also absorbed according to Jones. With Sanders out of continued on page 2

The Coronavirus Travel Ban Has Made it Challenging for Some International Students to Return to Campus BY JADE MCCLINTON-DORLEY “Depending on the individual student coronavirus,” Dong said, adding that In the meantime, with fears of the and their academic program, International she also wore a mask as a preventative spread of this new virus—that had not As confirmed cases of the Services and Academic Services are measure. “The International Center asked been previously identified in humans—still coronavirus—now officially called working to determine when each student me to have a physical examination in a concern, people may be wondering what COVID-19 by the World Health will be able to return,” Badala said. “Some the HealthCenter before my orientation precautions Adelphi will take to protect Organization—continue to rise, while as of the students will be able to resume their meeting with Wendy. I really thought it students. of this writing no cases have yet to reach studies in the summer, and others in the was necessary and reasonable, as well as Todd Wilson, Adelphi’s strategic New York, Adelphi’s Garden City campus fall. We are currently working with each understandable.” communications director, said, “Health has been impacted. Students from China student individually to identify alternative Dong shared that she had an Services immediately connected with got caught in the travel ban that was set in educational methods, such as online and extremely pleasant experience in Health local and state health departments to make place to stop the virus from spreading, just independent studies, in order to maintain Services. “The doctor was very nice and sure our procedures were in line with as they were supposed to return to classes their connection with their academic said that I could take off my mask the their recommendations along with those this semester. This situation has affected program and keep them on track.” moment she met me. I was touched by this of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control other college campuses in the area as well. One Panther who successfully made it because she did not see me as a ‘potential and Prevention). Those who had recently Wendy Badala, director of to Adelphi before the air travel restrictions virus.’ She said that I was healthy. After returned from mainland China were International Services, confirmed that for is Yufeng Dong, a visiting scholar who first that, I had a successful orientation meeting screened and Health Services will continue several students, the travel ban restricted arrived in New York on January 27. on February 12 with Wendy.” to offer its services to students and share their travel from mainland China. For “After I arrived at Hempstead, I Dong said that luckily the travel information with all of campus.” some, that may mean missing the entire stayed at home for almost two weeks restrictions have had no impact on her As for what the next couple of months semester. voluntarily, in case I was infected with semester and life here on campus. continued on page 3 2 • March 2, 2020 NEWS The Delphian

A Word from the Editor Very often in life, we fool ourselves by thinking we are in no rush, that we have all the time in the world. We feel when college starts that it will last forever, that we will always be young, that our loved ones will always be just a phone call or car ride away and Editors-in-Chief that life can never take a dramatic change or turn in the blink of an eye. Jaclyn Tracy Volume 75 When I heard the news of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Issue 7 Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, as well as John, Keri and Alyssa Albotelli, Sarah and Payton News Editor Chester, Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan, I was in complete disbelief of the situation. Jaclyn Tracy Earle Hall Media Center To be honest, it sounded so unbelievable to me, that my mind automatically assumed, and One South Avenue as bad as it is, somewhat hoped that it was sensationalist journalism. Editorials Editor Garden City, NY 11530 A beloved father, husband and role model to so many, his young, sweet and Victoria Grinthal determined 13-year-old daughter, two mothers, a father, two daughters, a basketball HOW TO REACH US coach and a pilot. They all had plans for that day, to get where they were going safely, Features & Entertainment Editor Main Office: 516-877-6935 and to return home to their loved ones at the end of the day. Their loved ones had plans of Maria Giovanna Jumper E-mail: [email protected] them returning home for Sunday dinner, sitting around the table and just being together as a family. But, that unfortunately was not the case. Sports Editors LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Witnessing first-hand the outpouring of grief, on all forms of social media and Jake Malone Letters to the editor must be less than television news networks, whether you were a fan of Kobe or not, the support and love Maxmillian Robinson 400 words and include the author’s being shown to his now widowed wife, Vanessa, was enough to make even the most cold- name, as well as affiliation to the blooded human’s heart ache a bit. But, as with every tragedy, as time passed discussion Production Artists college. Letters may be edited for the died down, as those impacted by it struggle to adjust to their new reality behind the Kayla Giovanniello purposes of space and clarity. scenes. Amanda Greeff This, coming at a treasured time in my life that I feel has come and gone in the David Leader Letters should be sent to blink of an eye, has made me realize just how precious the people, as well as the phases Jenna Ventura [email protected] and lessons of our life are, and how we mostly go about our day everyday without even thinking twice, that someday we will be longing to just go back to what we have right Contributing Writers ORIGINAL ART now for a moment. With all of this being said, my fellow Panthers, my message to you is Christopher Alvarez Original drawings, photographs, to appreciate life for all that it is, and don’t let it take a tragedy to reflect on all that you Molly Amick and political cartoons can be sent to are grateful and blessed with. Mylo Fisherman [email protected]. Please attach R.I.P. Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, John Albotelli, Keri Albotelli, Alyssa Albotelli, Megan Masilungan name and affiliation to the college. Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan. Jade McClinton-Dorley Diana-Nicole Ramirez ADVERTISING Jaclyn Tracy Nicolas Rontanini For advertising rates, email us at Editor-in-Chief Anton Seminerio [email protected]. Bianca Viana AnnaMarie Wong SOCIAL MEDIA Andrew Zhang Twitter: @the_Delphian Facebook: The Delphian Delphian Advisor adelphi-delphian.blogspot.com Liza N. Burby Instagram: @the_delphian CNN Commentator Van Jones Offers Assurances About Election continued from page 1 that Trump will never have the possibility Fundamentally, we live in a Democracy these fundamental core beliefs. Instead of of succeeding and to the billion-dollar where disagreement is necessary and that they need to pull themselves “up the calling people out we need to be “calling campaign ads that he said were horrible. causing a fuss or fight is your right, but that ladder and out of poverty,” which is an people back up.” Calling people names While discussing all of these points cannot only live with constant fighting and approach aligned with Republicans. like “bigot” and “communist” isn’t going on 2016, Jones was describing how we still remain a country. Jones said the best way to solve to solve our issues no matter how many got to this point. How we are sitting here As Jones sees it, “at its best the this political divide is to go back to times we do it or with how much emotion. in 2020 wondering why Republicans are Republican party is that of Lincoln; they But calling people back up to the ideals of anti-immigrant bigots and why Democrats value liberty, which is a noble thing. The liberty and justice that their parties believe are communists. Jones said it was because Democratic party is that of FDR [Franklin in, may very well solve this problem. of the divisive rhetoric used by both Delano Roosevelt] and JFK [John F. Returning to 2020 election and candidates that have caused such harsh and Kennedy]; they value justice, which is a leading to Super Tuesday and the other stark views of those in the opposite party. noble thing. We believe in liberty and primaries, Jones left us all with an image Jones described his experiences justice for all.” of 2016 and trying to mend the divide. helping coal miners in West Virginia who Jones said the party system works as Jones stated, “Our intolerance of their had been cheated out of health care benefits long as we see the parties as able to work intolerance is creating a market for more and pensions. He received backlash together and not against each other. Our intolerance.” because these workers mostly voted for society thrives off the ideas of liberty and There will be a lot of chatter leading Trump and therefore did not deserve his justice, and without parties who hold each up to Super Tuesday—March 3—and help, according to members of his own as a core belief we will not survive. all the candidates will be speaking out party. Yet, Jones had a different view; he Jones took this argument to a more or appealing to voters as the days count saw these coal miners as people who are personal level. He spoke of his father who down, but ultimately on Wednesday doing a dangerous job where they risk their was highly educated and who held strong morning we will all wake up and still be in life and health daily to provide light for political beliefs, but ultimately thought this predicament if we don’t work on these the rest of us. He still believed that these that each party “sucked” on their own. He communication issues. people deserved his help because they recalled his father going to the Tennessee Jones left us all with the final are American citizens, who despite their School Board and fighting for increased sentiment that it will get worse before it difference in political views, still need funding in the schools and advocating for gets better. No matter who wins in 2020, health care and pensions. the impoverished children in these schools, things will not automatically correct which would be an approach aligned with themselves. But we can take comfort in The issue of communication among Features editor Mariagiovanna Jumper the parties was one that first came up the Democratic party. He then spoke of his attended the master class for students the fact that eventually it will get better, during this reporter’s interview with Jones father going into the schools and telling the offered by Van Jones. especially if we recognize how each of us in the master class held prior to the lecture. students to clean up their lives and realize Photo provided by Amy Harrison can change this divide. The Delphian FEATURES March 2, 2020 • 3

University Gains New Leadership for SARAP Represented at Ms. Philippines Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Sophomore Nisha Patel conflict that arises occurs when we impose BY ANDREW ZHANG BY ANNAMARIE WONG value of certain voices over others, when Individual diversity can come we discount the importance of difference Ms. Philippines is an annual beauty through thought, skills, experiences and and only embrace a single viewpoint as pageant held by District 3 of the Filipino one’s identity. The details of each of being correct, necessary or respected. Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue. It our lives hold value when we choose to “At Adelphi I hope to build support was started to showcase the beauty of recognize them and invest our time in each structures for our entire community to the undergraduate Filipina women in the other’s details. Asking why diversity is strengthen the positive experiences that community and their love for their Filipino important can be a personal question for they have while here, to make certain that culture. each of us because we each participate in all of our community members have the This major event was hosted on shaping our own niches. Celebrating the resources needed to thrive,” she added. January 25 by Rutgers-Newark Filipino LaMon has been working at Adelphi Student Association in the Newark University since 2006. She was an English Symphony Hall. This year’s theme was professor, a department chair and director centered around the national flower of of the MFA program in creative writing, the Philippines: the Sampaguita, which and an associate dean in the College of carries deep meanings of love, fidelity Arts and Sciences. and devotion. The evening showcased She explained what being a poet dedicated contestants who displayed how means to her and why poetry runs parallel the flower’s values which blossomed into to inclusion. the Filipina women they are today. “For me, poetry is not to be regarded The Student Appreciation and as some form of high-brow declarative Recognition of Adelphi Pinoys (SARAP) thinking or making empty statements. always gets involved in the Ms. Nisha Patel in her evening wear for the Philippines pageant because we are a part Ms. PI pageant. Picture provided by AnnaMarie Wong. of an organization called FIND, INC. under District 3, which consists of many empowering Lizzo song called “Water Filipino clubs on college campuses in New Me” wearing a beautiful rose gold gown. York City, Long Island and Northern New Patel’s cultural skit was about the Vice President Jacqueline Jones LaMon Jersey. unfair treatment of Filipino-Muslims SARAP was represented by Nisha compared to the treatment of Filipino- diversity of each and every student on a Patel, a sophomore nursing major aspiring Catholics, which is the “norm,” with a college campus, as well as being inclusive to become a pediatric nurse. She said her focus on how both can be brought together of people no matter their background, is Filipino-Indian American roots provide a with the understanding that they are the an important and necessary part of campus unique perspective to life that she values same because they are Filipino. life. daily. Her goals are to one day participate Patel’s talent portion showcased a Here at Adelphi, the office of in International Alert’s mission to end variety of dancing skills such as a Filipino diversity and inclusion is being led by two violence in the Philippines, especially cultural dance based on a festival in the new strong and qualified leaders, Executive issues relating to animosity toward Philippines called Maskara, a lovely Indian Director Chotsani West and Vice President Filipino-Muslims. cultural dance, and finally a bit of her hip- Jacqueline Jones LaMon. Patel said her passions include hop dancing skills. West is the founding director of dancing, weightlifting and rock climbing. This pageant took weeks to prepare Adelphi’s mentoring program, which You can find her on campus giving tours as over winter break. Patel and SARAP reflects the belief in building upon student- an admissions ambassador, studying in the members spent a lot of time in the centered education and student potential. library with friends or “being first in line Performing Arts Center coming up with West has been a model for other leaders Executive Director Chotsani West for a school event promising free food.” dance routines and perfecting the walk to support the retention rate of a diverse “I would like to thank my family, and costume changes. While Patel did not demographic of individuals at Adelphi I write poetry because doing so helps friends and SARAP for believing in me make the top five, she still did an amazing through the mentoring program. me figure out the questions that need throughout this process,” she said. “I hope job in showcasing her cultural roots and for West said that having overall life and to be asked. Poetry is all about subtext, to not only prove how powerful Filipino representing Adelphi and SARAP in the professional experience is instrumental in the meaning beneath the surface, the women are, but to inspire everyone to best way possible. her understanding for developing a sense motivations for action and inaction.” advocate for the beliefs that they stand Nicole Magpantay, a junior computer of inclusion, which requires each one of LaMon added that creative outlets for.” science major who attended the event, us to integrate the various implications of like poetry allow us to both face our The pageant consisted of three said, “I felt like a proud mom watching what it entails into our curriculum, daily challenges and to discover who we are. parts: evening gown walk, culture and Nisha throughout the whole pageant. I love interactions and continual learning. “Improvement comes with having talent. After each contestant presented seeing our members showcase their talents “We must all view the work of the difficult conversations and exploring their performance, the top five candidates on stage and witnessing how they’re diversity, equity and inclusion as a our differences with respect and civility,” had to answer a question given by the becoming more confident will make a huge collective responsibility. Helping people she said. panel of judges. Patel did her walk to an difference for them.” see the value of that takes time,” West said. The perpetual revision process of “I hope to bring awareness, empowerment developing diversity, equity and inclusion and a strong focus on the main priorities of is led by leaders like West and LaMon, Coronavirus Travel Ban Challenges all students—which is their success, health who stand at the forefront of the effort continued from page 2 and wellness. to make the Adelphi community better. hold, Wilson said, “Our task force will continue to meet regularly and monitor LaMon said she is a child of the 60s But student participation in building this developments that might affect campus, and of course we will stay in touch with health and 70s: a world that would be seen as community is just as important a task authorities to make sure our practices remain in line with current recommendations.” controversial today. Yet diversity, equity for making the university as equitable He added, “If anyone doesn’t feel well, we suggest they stay at home. Students can and inclusion are still goals that we have and inclusive as possible. With West and consult Health Services, and faculty and staff should see their own health care provider.” yet to reach across every career discipline, LaMon’s enthusiasm and energy, and COVID-19 causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, she said. with our involvement, we can each create fever and in more severe cases, pneumonia. You can protect yourself by washing your “Diversity is the acknowledgement opportunities that explore our differences hands frequently and avoiding touching your face. Use hand sanitizer. If you are sick, that all of our voices need to be and create effective, equitable and inclusive cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. If you feel sick, stay home so you don’t represented—not just a few select ones, improvements to our community. but all voices,” LaMon said. “The only spread the virus. And make sure to visit a physician. 4 • March 2, 2020 FEATURES The Delphian Delta Chi Raises over $2,500 at First Annual Jimmy V Gala all odds. BY JAKE MALONE The most recent Delta Chi event was held at the Irish American Society of Delta Chi recently hosted their Nassau, Suffolk & Queens, Inc. in Mineola. first ever gala to raise money for their The Adelphi Chapter also collaborated with philanthropy, The V Foundation for Cancer Hofstra University’s Chapter of Delta Chi Research. Since 2006, undergraduate to make the formal event possible. It was a and alumni members of Delta Chi have night full of food, raffles and live singing partnered with The V Foundation to find a and dance performances. Mark Edelstein, cure for cancer. The Adelphi Chapter of brother of the Adelphi Delta Chi, sang two Delta Chi has been raising money for the songs for the audience and shared a speech foundation since they were founded on on how cancer had affected his life. campus in 2013. To date, the $2,600 raised Daniella Pacifico, a student at Adelphi at the December 2019 gala was the highest and sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi, performed the chapter has brought in at one event. a dance routine for the people in attendance. The V Foundation was founded in When asked about the experience 1993 and has awarded more than $250 Pacifico said: “It is always exciting when million in cancer research grants. The you get to perform in front of a large nonprofit organization donates 100 percent crowd, especially when most of them are of the money they raise to research and is your good friends. My favorite part of the committed to raising $200 million dollars night was listening to Mark speak about his from their campaign launch in 2013 until grandmother. It was sad to hear someone the year 2020. talk about someone they love die of cancer. The Foundation is named after the late Brothers of Delta Chi were able to raise over $2,500 for the V Foundation for Cancer Re- Mark did a great job of ending his speech search at their first annual Jimmy V Gala.Photo provided by @deltachiadelphi on Instagram James Valvano, who was most notable for on a joyous and high note that left everyone his run as head coach of North Carolina life was cut short, his legacy will live on Number one is laugh. Number two is think; feeling uplifted.” State’s basketball program. Along with through the foundation, as well as clips of spend some time in thought. Number three, Many of the alumni of Delta Chi being a coach, Valvano was also a player his famous ESPYS speech during V week you should have your emotions move you Adelphi were in attendance, which at the University of Rutgers, as well as a on ESPN channels. to tears. If you laugh, think and cry, that’s contributed to a successful night for the broadcaster for ESPN and ABC. He was Valvano was a true New Yorker who a heck of a day.” chapter. Delta Chi is looking forward to diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma, had a passion for basketball and enjoyed his Valvano was known for his hosting their second gala sometime this a type of glandular cancer that can spread life to the fullest. During his now famous motivational speeches and can-do attitude year and will continue to raise money for to the bones. Jimmy Valvano died on April ESPYS speech, he said, “To me there are that propelled his underdog N.C. State The V Foundation for Cancer Research. 28, 1993 at the age of 47. Although his three things everyone should do every day. team to the Championship in 1983 against “Borderlands 3:” Two Steps Forward in Gameplay, One Glitchy Step Back Apparently not. One of the most before seen in the series. From the war-torn environments feel more open and layered. BY ANTON SEMINERIO immediate faults you will notice are the city of Promethea to the bayou aesthetics The collectibles also help to breathe life in glaring technical issues. Opening the in- of Eden-6, there are plenty of new sights the large maps and encourage players to From claims that Gearbox CEO game menu in any version of “Borderlands to be seen in this game. Among these new explore them in their entirety. Randy Pitchford allegedly assaulted a 3” will produce graphical hiccups, not only areas are new faces as well. “Borderlands After playing through “Borderlands voice actor, to the publisher of 2K Games to the player in the menu but to the other 3” introduced many new characters to the 3,” I firmly believe the pros of the game sending private investigators to a streamer’s players in the group as well. This caused game, which helps it feel fresh and fun. outweigh the cons. The technical issues house for leaking game content, to players the screen to pause momentarily in the From Wainwright Jacobs, the husband of are glaring, but only time can tell if they outright refusing to buy the game until it’s middle of gameplay, effectively preventing the beloved Sir Hammerlock, to Balex, a will ever fully be patched out. The added released on a certain program, it seems like someone from playing. This also meant that navigation system uploaded to a teddy bear mobility options, collectibles and other public relations around “Borderlands 3” everyone had to access their menus at the (voiced by Ice-T), these fresh characters quality of life updates are perfect for was full of holes during its pre-release. Is same time, which increased downtime of truly help solidify “Borderlands 3” as its new players to dip their toes into, while this going to reflect upon the game itself? not playing. Furthermore, the Epic Game own entry. veteran players will feel right at home Borderlands is a first-person shooter Launcher also had issues with its cloud Along with this, “Borderlands among the chaos, and should enjoy the video game series, first released on October saving feature, which personally caused 3” introduced new options in terms of new environments, enemies, as well as the 20, 2009. In the game, you play as a “Vault me to replay the same section three times. mobility. You are now able to slide along the fantastic bosses of the game. If you were Hunter,” an explorer traversing the planet Finally, during my playthrough, ground, as well as mount ledges, allowing hesitant about purchasing the game due to of Pandora for an ancient alien artifact, I decided to try the multiplayer you to navigate to new areas. These Gearbox’s terrible PR, you can put your known as the Vault, which supposedly matchmaking. Everything connected well new movement options are satisfying, troubles to rest for the most part. The game contains infinite power and weaponry. As enough, and load times weren’t anything as I personally found great enjoyment is colorful, explosive (in many different you hunt down the Vault, you will meet to complain about. However, the graphical sliding around the battlefield, firing off ways, mind you) and full of life. some of Pandora’s crazier residents, shoot hiccups were in full effect and annoyed pop shots from my shotgun, only to stand “Borderlands 3” is rated M for down hordes of monsters; and grab new me to the point where I decided to return up again behind cover. The mounting mature. It can be purchased for the Xbox weapons and items. to single player. My return to single player system allows players to jump, climb and One, PlayStation 4 and from the Epic The first and second “Borderlands” had caused a glitch that halted my game parkour their way to collectibles, making Game Store for $59.99. games were very successful, with the first progression, and a quick Google search establishing the formula, and the second indicated that many other players were perfecting it. The series carved its niche by experiencing the same thing. Fortunately, taking elements of RPGs and implementing you can fix this issue by logging in and out them in a first-person shooter. This of multiplayer a few times. I was just glad includes experience points, special moves that I could fix it rather quickly. and loot. The second “Borderlands” game After the myriad of issues both before offered more story and refined gameplay and after the game’s release, there are a mechanics. With its brighter colors, iconic variety of upsides to help combat these antagonists and bizarre tone, “Borderlands problems. “Borderlands 3” is the first game 2” was a very successful game. Will in the series to introduce multiple planets, Gearbox be able to capture the magic a and the ability to travel between them at second time? will. This offered new environments never The Delphian EDITORIALS March 2, 2020 • 5 Movie Marketing: Product Placement in Entertainment Today them? Yes, they can be. Not everyone wants BY NICOLAS RONTANINI more often than not, products are being still an advertisement for Baskin Robbins. to see these subliminal advertisements for advertised by associating with things Another example can be found in “When Baskin Robbins or Heineken when the With the airing of the Super Bowl last that most people would consider good. A Harry Met Sally,” during the famed “I’ll audience came to see a movie. Even though month, we saw a lot of advertisements, study published by Melanie Dempsey and have what she’s having” scene, when the it can be slightly irritating, no one is getting from the “Black Widow” show trailer to Andrew Mitchell in 2010 explains this characters are eating in Katz Delicatessen. hurt from these ads. the death of Mr. Peanut. However, one with an example involving two different More can be found in films like James These companies are doing what that caught the eye of many was a “Rick pens. One group was given a pen that has Bond, where instead of ordering his drink they can to get ahead of the competition, and Morty” commercial that seemed to superior properties on its own and another “shaken, not stirred,” he now orders a which in of itself, of the nature of business. mock the state of advertising in the current that is associated with positive things. Heineken. Of course, these advertisements are not entertainment landscape. The commercial Many seemed to choose the second pen Films today are riddled with these completely flawless. The products displayed itself involved two of the show’s characters almost subconsciously, showing that we advertisements, and according to the could not have the same efficiency as the getting stuck in a Pringles commercial might be making purchasing decisions Dempsey and Mitchell study, even though film it appears in. A product from Sony, with no way out. This symbolizes how without really knowing. we may not pay attention to them, they still for example, could not work as well as it these product placements are seemingly Now, let’s compare this to the film have the ability to influence our consumer does the movie it is shown in, or a Coca- everywhere we turn. More than just industry. Movies today have countless buying patterns. Even if we choose to Cola could not taste as well as it may in regular ads you see through commercials advertisements woven into the fabric of ignore the ads, they still make us think television or movies. But even then, we or magazines, we now see ads through the the film, many of which are subliminal. about the product enough to consider are not forced to buy the product, we are shows and films that we watch, and they When you see a scene with two characters buying it. That being said, there is nothing just encouraged to think about it. Should affect us, even if we do not pay attention. sitting down with a bottle of Pepsi, it is an wrong with these advertisements. These movies include less of these ads? Maybe, This is known as effective conditioning, advertisement for Pepsi, regardless of the ads can help stimulate the economy by but the ads are not doing any harm. They where a person makes a decision based on a plot. prompting the purchase of these products. may influence our buying pattern to an good feeling they may have. In advertising, One example can be seen in the 2015 The profits these companies receive can extent, but the products are everyday this involves surrounding the product with movie “Ant-Man,” where character Scott help them create more jobs. Even though things. These ads will certainly continue in objects that give the viewer a good feeling, Lang (Paul Rudd) is seen working at a the ads are numerous, they do not interfere entertainment for years to come, but while such as a detergent commercial having a Baskin Robbins. Though disguised by the with the viewing experience. Can they be there can be problems with this, they are sunlit field, or a rainbow. But it seems that story and jokes about what they serve, it is annoying, seeing that there are so many of small ones, to say the least. “Parasite,” a Commentary on Apple’s Credit Venture Grows Interpersonal Relations? Controversial About Gender variability. In some ways we may be with the making of Apple’s algorithms for BY ANDREW ZHANG metaphorically parasitic towards each BY MOLLY AMICK Apple Card. What does this mean for Apple as a Director Bong Joon-ho’s 2019 Korean other; however, our coexistence does not necessarily have to be parasitism---there is Claims against Apple for using business? Apple seems to be under fire, film titled “Parasite” has a deceptive name. gender-biased algorithms have grown but the company’s well-timed releases of Would there be sci-fi protozoa? What also mutualism and commensalism. “Parasite” examines the structural since the company’s newest feature was enticing new products seem to cushion should your expectations be? Does one accused of giving lower credit card limits the blows of Twitter outrage and deter the need any cultural context; the film is a framework of capitalist institutions through several recurring motifs and the overall to women compared to their husbands public’s eye from unfolding events. foreign film after all. despite having matching financial health. The Apple credit situations may have How foreignness is seen is precisely consistency in how each character behaves as the plot progressively intensifies. The Complaints against Apple have been made had their brief moments of discussion, but what the film seeks to analyze and in response to the differences seen between which Apple topic is sticking around and challenge. As the audience learns to concept of class mobility and its elusiveness is stitched into the aesthetic appeal of the the credit limits given to men and women. truly taking the internet by storm? The interact with the film’s messages, scenes Are Apple’s inconsistencies in credit iPhone 11. including complex emotions will leave the film. Sharp contrasts seen in the film allow us to understand the character’s emotions allowance between men and women an People have gone to Instagram and audience feeling conflicted and uneasy. honest flaw of the new technology, a result Twitter to share their astonishment at Fear is rooted in uncertainty, and through and moral direction. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 20th century of intentionally discriminatory algorithms, the new iPhone’s three camera lenses, mystery and careful storytelling, we come or a reflection of users’ credit scores and appealing colors and improved durability. to share a laugh with the film as we stop to novel, “The Great Gatsby,” also focuses on sharp contrasts in our society that affect our credit histories? The phone has made its way into think about the intricate details of our own The discussion started after a commercials, blog post, and even everyday unsettling realities. livelihood, but “Parasite” suggests that in addition to our own identities, values and man took to Twitter after noticing his conversations--but Apple Card isn’t so “Parasite”—which won four Academy wife’s astoundingly lower credit limit. commonplace yet. Awards, including Best Picture, Directing, expectations, there is something inherent in a capitalist society itself that creates “Entrepreneur David Heinemeier Hansson Moving forward, how is the issue to International Feature Film and Writing railed against the Apple Card… [stating be handled? How should Apple maneuver (Original Screenplay)—is a film that calls systemic differences in our experiences. What threatens our sense of inclusion that] it gave him 20 times the credit limit the concern created by Apple Card? So far, into question our motives and why we his wife received,” said Reuters’ Subrat Apple has been quiet in response to claims treat others a certain way, and gains the and diversity? One’s ignorance and ethnocentrism make novel experience Patnaik. The article continues to detail and upset users. It seems that reprimands respect of its audience members through another person’s similar experience, in are in order, but will they be satisfied? its intrinsic value and cultural implications fresh, purposeful and generative by using our inexperience as a tool for which Patnaik reports: “He got 10 times Hansson’s wife’s credit limit was raised of society. The film focuses on the Kim more credit on the card, compared with his to equal his, but Apple hasn’t publicly family who use artifice to work for the Park understanding differences amongst us. The 180-degree differences we see in others— wife” despite the fact that the two of them addressed the gender bias exhibited by the family; but real life is not so superficial. share the account. card’s credit limit. Films like “Parasite” that calibrate and through social status, thought, identity or experience—can be redeveloped to Reports have indicated that the A few instances of credit limit balance the tempo of the story are rare and algorithms—formulas for processing discrepancies appear to be relatively exquisite. The full effect of the film is truly become opportunities for education and progression. information or completing tasks—that harmless, but it is important that consumers best experienced without much context for make these judgments are programmed do not avert their eyes from these cases. the first time. by people who may have their own biases. When so many of our most pedestrian We are each so different. Our variable “We each share the Often these result in unfavorable outcomes activities (like using a credit card) are made experiences and thoughts are essentially propensity for specific for women and people of color. While electronic and the algorithms behind them what develop our character. We each share there have been discrepancies in men and secretly host biases, we find ourselves in the propensity for specific emotions, but emotions, but those women’s’ Apple Cards, these unfortunate danger of disadvantaging certain groups those emotions are not experienced in the emotions are not instances are rare. It seems that the or minorities in society. It is only right that same manner. algorithms, being a reflection of the humans we voice dissatisfaction at these events What’s remarkable is the fact experienced in the same that help create and develop them, are not to ensure corporations are properly held that we learn to coexist because of manner.” free of bias. They have the power to extend accountable for their biased products or our interdependence and openness to the discriminatory views of those involved services. 6 • March 2, 2020 EDITORIALS The Delphian Breaking Boundaries as Disney’s “High School Musical” Series Takes a Step Towards LGBTQ+ Equality helps tear down the heteronormative that relationship was not the only step Disney be seen wearing a T-shirt from pride in BY MYLO FISHERMAN has been projected for the past so many took in this show to show their inclusivity. episode four. Although to some these may decades. In the first episode, Seb auditioned for the seem like trivial details to include, they After three hit movies, Disney’s “High School Musical: The Musical: role of Sharpay, and later took on this role are monumental steppingstones towards “High School Musical” franchise has The Series,” although not being the first of with pride in the final production. This equality, especially when they are from the introduced their first gay love story in the its kind to show LGBTQ+ representation gender-bent casting speaks to how gender Disney company. Disney+ exclusive show “High School in mainstream media, was one of the first roles in our society should be seen as Personally, being a part of the Musical: The Musical: The Series.” “High to display a gay storyline that went beyond simple guidelines. Showing a man wearing LGBTQ+ community, seeing a show like School Musical” is a beloved movie the stereotypical coming out story that makeup and an extravagant outfit shows this is very powerful. Being able to see trilogy that was a part of our generation’s has already been done before. In early viewers that no matter what gender you the LGBTQ+ community represented in childhoods, and Disney’s choice to bring 2017, Disney Channel had its first-ever are, it is okay to play with the concepts of the media is crucial to normalizing the this series back and allow it to speak with main character who was gay, with Cyrus masculinity and femininity. In addition community and achieving equality, and it’s modern connotations is revolutionary. Goodman on the show “Andi Mack.” Over to this, the main character Nini has two even more meaningful when it is coming Although it was speculated in the course of the show’s two seasons, we moms and the main character Ricky could from the powerhouse that is Disney. “High School Musical 2” that characters followed Cyrus on his coming-out journey Chad and Ryan were gay because they where, through the help of his friends, he swapped clothes in the song “I Don’t was able to accept himself and fall in love Dance,” it was far from something that with another male character. Later on, in Disney would have been able to make 2018, the movie “Love, Simon” premiered, canon when the franchise first began in in which we followed a boy named Simon 2006. While it may seem like acceptance as he falls in love with a classmate known towards the LGBTQ+ community has as ‘Blue’ and deals with the aftermath of been around forever, gay marriage was being outed by his peers. only legalized five years ago, and we still Disney’s “High School Musical” have a long way to go to achieve universal series displays the story of Carlos nervously equality for the LGBTQ+ community. asking his crush Seb to their school’s When the first “High School Musical” homecoming dance in its fifth episode. movie was released, it was nine years This is a major step LGBTQ+ equality and before gay marriage was legalized in the normalization, as it shows we are more United States. This helps to speak to the than just a coming-out story. Being able to significance of how important having show queer individuals falling in love just LGBTQ+ representation in the media like any other teenagers their age is taking is in general, but more specifically in a major step towards equality because it programming that is aimed towards shows that we are no different. Characters Carlos and Seb represent LGBTQ+ kids and relationships in the Disney+ show children and young adults because it Having Carlos and Seb be in a “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”

Caucus Confusion: Reflecting on the First Votes of the Democratic Party BY MEGAN MASILUNGAN In light of this fiasco, Iowa and nominee, Democrat voters will be split with disappointing results in both the Iowa New Hampshire also should not begin between either a more liberal or moderate caucus and New Hampshire primary. He As Super Tuesday approaches, the the nominating process because the candidate. This causes many supporters had become popular on the Internet among Democratic party has been focusing on populations aren’t representative of the of certain candidates to end up voting younger voters for his stance on universal which of their candidates will be able to entire country. Both the populations of Iowa for neither candidate in the presidential basic income. This has caused some win the 2020 election. The Iowa caucus and New Hampshire are predominantly election if their favored candidate does not members of the Yang Gang, a name given and New Hampshire primary have been white, significantly more than other states win the party nomination. It may seem like to supporters of Yang, to announce that important leading up to the election in the rest of the country. As the votes of a human characteristic where we choose to they will not be voting for any Democratic because as the first caucus and primary, those from Iowa and New Hampshire are be uninvolved if who we favor doesn’t win; candidate. This mentality mirrors the respectively, they determine which valued more than other citizens who vote however, elections that choose candidates 2016 presidential election where many candidates are the most popular. later, the Democrat party sends a message that fit our ideals won’t be truly democratic dedicated supporters of Sanders refused to However, the Iowa caucus was that these whiter states have more political if we don’t follow our civic duty as citizens support former Secretary of State Hillary considered a debacle where technological influence over states with more diverse to vote. Clinton against President Trump. malfunctions caused issues in collecting populations where more voices from For example, candidate Andrew Recently, Sanders made history votes. With almost a 24-hour delay in different backgrounds can be heard. Yang dropped out of the race after finishing as the first candidate to win the popular announcing the results from the Iowa With the 2020 presidential election vote in three early voting states in both caucus, President Donald Trump tweeted: approaching, there has been a looming the Democratic and Republican parties. “The Democrat caucus is an unmitigated question over the Democratic party: Which Especially after the recent caucus in disaster. Nothing works, just like when candidate will be able to defeat President Nevada, I believe that Sanders will they ran the country.” Trump? The results of the Iowa caucus and become victorious in the race to become Furthermore, the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary have shown a the Democratic candidate. With a liberal New Hampshire primary show Americans tight race between Senator Bernie Sanders platform that aims to raise the minimum whether or not to continue supporting and Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, while wage and make healthcare and higher their favored candidates; it’s also when popular candidates of Senator Elizabeth education more accessible, the media more candidates begin to drop out after Warren and former Vice President Joe portrays Sanders as a “radical” who only disappointing results. Biden have not been performing as well. appeals to a small base. However, the As the Iowa caucus has been I believe that the Democratic Nevada caucus demonstrated that Sanders important for decades as the very start of party has been solely focusing on which can lead in a diverse state where he won the presidential nomination process, there candidate can win the 2020 presidential 23 percent of votes from moderate or have been calls to remove Iowa’s status of election against President Trump, instead conservative voters. This can be a threat to being the first caucus. of who is most qualified to be President. Democrats who wish to elect a candidate Voters should have faith in a With Sanders and Buttigieg both having who is more moderate. Results from South democratic society where they don’t close results in both the Iowa caucus and Carolina weren’t available at press time, have to worry about inconsistencies and New Hampshire primary, I believe that but the March 3 results should give us a announcements of results being delayed. for the rest of the election in a Democratic Presidental candidate Bernie Sanders clearer idea of who the candidate will be. The Delphian SPORTS March 2, 2020 • 7 Winter Track Team Races Towards NE10’s for me to continue my college career. My BY JAKE MALONE indoor competition of 2020, the Spartan seconds. teammates were very welcoming to me Invitational was highlighted by record- At the Rampo Opener, sophomore when I first arrived on campus, and that Greg Lucas, a senior thrower, has setting performances. Kevin Nalisa led the way for the team by has helped my performance. Breaking certainly had an interesting athletic career Gabrielle Buissereth won the winning gold in the men’s triple jump. In school records is definitely at Adelphi. an amazing experience,” he “It has been a said. phenomenal year. I feel like When asked if any we got better as the season records stood out to him, progressed and it has been a Fradelakis responded, lot of fun to throw my senior “Breaking the hammer year,” he said. throw record was After originally coming something that meant a to Adelphi to compete for the lot to me because it was a swimming and diving team, record that had been held Lucas joined the track team in since 1969.” the 2017- ‘18 school year. In The weekend of his first year, he ran a 2:26.46 February 22, the team in the 800m and a 5:14.52 in competed in the NE10 the 1500m at the TCNJ Invite. Indoor Championships. “Making the change Buissereth led the men’s from running to throwing was and women’s programs, definitely a big challenge. winning two golds and Getting better and better several podium finishes. each week and watching Kiara Birch joined my improvement has been a Buissereth in earning an big motivator. I am looking NE10 individual title, forward to NE10’s and know winning the pentathlon with my team is going to have a Gabrielle Buissereth is a two-time NE10 rookie of the week and a big-time competitor for the Panthers. a score of 3,394, the third- strong performance,” said highest score in meet history. Additionally, Lucas. Birch had a podium finish for her role in When asked what he has gotten out women’s 400 meter for the Panthers addition to placing first in the men’s triple the distance medley relay, placing silver of the team that will help him after college, with a time of 57.58 to open up the year, jump with a mark of 14.02 meters, Nalisa with a time of 12:27.94. Fradelakis set a Lucas said, “Wanting to become a teacher less than half a second behind her career posted a fourth-place finish in the long school record in the men’s weight throw after college, being a part of this team with best. Buissereth burst onto the scene as jump with a mark of 6.63 meters. Junior in what was a history-making performance many different personalities, it has helped a freshman last season. She made history Trevor Wilkins placed fourth in the triple by the Panthers. The team finished sixth me learn how to work with people to form by winning both the indoor and outdoor jump with a mark of 12.82 meters. In overall for the women, accumulating 70 a successful team. Taking a leadership role 4x400 indoor and outdoor titles. She also throws, Fradelakis placed for the second points, and seventh overall on the men’s on the team has given me more confidence placed in the top 10 in all but four races for consecutive week. He took home the silver side with 19 points. to lead a classroom when the time comes.” the year, including six first-place finishes. with a mark of 16.29 meters. Adelphi’s next meet was held on After starting their season by posting The two-time NE10 rookie of the week, On the track, the women nabbed five February 28 at the Boston University Last five first-place finishers at the Elm City Buissereth has been a big-time competitor top-five finishes, led by the 4x400 meter Chance Meet. Results weren’t available at Challenge, the team has continued to have for the Panthers. relay team. Buissereth, Gabrielle Griffin press time. They head to Birmingham, Ala. a nice overall year. At the FastTrack Season For the men, Evangelos Fradelakis and Katherine and Isabel Marsh each ran a for the NCAA Indoor Championships on Opener, the Panthers were led to two top- took third in the weight throw while setting leg to take second with a time of 4:06.61. March 13. 10 finishes in the men’s 5,000-meter run a new school record of 16.44 meters. Fradelakis has had an unprecedented by Gabriel Silva and Thomas Roulette. William Drexel won his heat and placed run this season. Already breaking three In her FastTrack debut, freshman Grace sixth overall in the men’s 1,000-meter school records this year, the graduate Minikel raced to a 14th-place finish race. He finished with a time of 2:42.51, student thrower has just been having fun. in the 3,000-meter run. In their first beating his personal best by more than 20 “Adelphi has been the perfect school

Evangelos Fradelakis has had an unprec- edented run this season, breaking three school records.

All photos on this page from aupanthers.com Senior thrower Greg Lucas said his team experience will help his planned career as a teacher since he has learned to work with a diverse group of personalities and take a leadership role. March 2, 2020 • 8 SPORTS The Delphian National Girls and Women in Sports Day Offers Inspiration younger athletes. There were arts and special connections on a very personal BY DIANA-NICOLE RAMIREZ opportunity to participate in like field crafts where the younger athletes were hockey and volleyball. Our student level throughout the day. I think the event Adelphi celebrated National Girls able to decorate their names with their own athletes get to talk to them about what they is super motivating for the little girls who and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), a attributes on the Panther paw. There were encountered growing up. Since the theme attend as they can get a little glimpse nationally recognized day where schools, also different indoor sports sections for this year was courage, two of our athletes into what their futures might look like in organizations and teams celebrate girls and the youth to take part in, with assistance talked about what they went through to sports.” women involved in sports throughout the from women’s team members, including get where they are. It warms your heart to Doran said the men’s softball and United States, with an event attended by 65 field hockey, track and field, basketball, hear the girls asking our athletes questions tennis teams also lent their support. Further, 8 to 12-year-old girls and 30 Panther female soccer and volleyball. Our Panther athletes and hearing our players answer them. Our Ferranti Empowerment played a role in volunteers on February 8. were able to play with the girls and even the positive encouragement to the young This new decade athletes. Owner Amanda Ferranti, assistant marked the 34th national coach for women’s soccer and a certified anniversary of NGWSD— mental performance consultant, licensed and Adelphi’s fifth year soccer coach and a former professional of participation. Whether soccer player, advocated mental skills an athlete or an athletic training from her own personal experience, supporter, Adelphi focusing on the theme of courage. recognized and supported The Adelphi Panthers and coaches all young girls and women host this positive day for young girls who take part in sports. The annually. It is a fun event filled with hope event is a time to celebrate and positivity for all young girls that wish equality, emotional support to take part in sports now, and hopefully and even mental health continue their careers in the future. for girls and women of all ages. The university was all in when it came to representing our female Panthers, coaches and any future Panthers who hope to continue their athletic careers and possibly join our Brown and Gold teams. At the Adelphi event in the Center for Recreation & Sport (CRS), female athletes and coaches hosted an activity-filled day celebrating NGWSD for Members of the track team running the practice track with the young athletes following closely young girls to be inspired behind. All photos on this page from AU Athletics by our Panthers and encouraged to keep moving forward in the teach them a few tricks, while also offering coaching staff also does an incredible job, sports world. Nichole Doran, coordinator inspiration and emotional support. and our athletes share their love of the of Athletic Administration, said this year’s Doran said the event is inspirational. game with the girls and become real role theme was courage, which was explored “It’s great to see our athletes come models.” out to participate and teach what they do Mary Moore, head coach and through talks and workshops. Young participants playing indoor to a younger generation,” she said. “They assistant athletic director, said, “Our The day started with introductions field hockey. from Adelphi coaches and athletes to the get to play sports they may not have the athletes got to make numerous small, but Panther Pup: Men’s Basketball’s Sophomore Owen Soontjens BY CHRISTOPHER ALVAREZ to eye. Making the task of being a student could possibly be motivated him to choose I want to do more, I have another goal in athlete is nearly impossible because there Adelphi University because of its culture. front of me.” Straight from practice, Owen is not much money overseas to support “I wanted to be challenged every day So what’s that one goal now? Soontjens and head coach Dave Duke take college team sports. An atmosphere with in practice and in class, and I knew it would “Winning, that’s the goal now. the stand to talk to The Delphian about the limited options to exercise multi-talented be a struggle here, and that’s what I want. I Winning and getting better,” he said. win-win scenario of the new addition to the individuals was not the ideal place for this want to be better,” he said. Adelphi men’s basketball team. Very few lanky guard. The United States became a The 19-year-old exercise science students know exactly what they want to target destination to show his potential sophomore major and Duke have seen do with their life, but when Soontjens, the both academically and athletically. the start of a valuable student-coach Belgium native from Corbais first knew “A former player from Belgium relationship with a roster spot and an asset about the hooped sport, he said it was love told me about the idea of moving to the on the defensive end. at first sight. United States, and he contacted some of “Defense is also about knowing where “I love the game, I really love it,” said the coaches in the east coast here. I visited you’re supposed to be at the right time, and Soontjens. “I don’t want to do anything most of the schools and I decided to go to Owen has done a nice job of that,” said else.” prep school,” Soontjens said. Duke. “We’re counting on Owen to bring With his charming personality and his He ended up at Marianapolis us some minutes soon.” eagerness to be great, the 6-foot, 3-inch Preparatory School in Connecticut. And soon came relatively quick as Panther guard caught the attention of He said competition is a trait that runs Soontjens made his Brown and Gold debut Coach Duke. in the family with his brother being a runner on Nov. 17, 2019 against New York Tech, “When he and I met, he was a very for the University of Ottawa in Canada. where he posted 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 nice person and then from there I got very Being driven by the pursuit of greatness, assists and 1 steal. He’s happy with his good recommendations on his work ethic,” Sootjens was captain of the Marianapolis start, but not satisfied yet. said Duke. “So those two things together Preparatory basketball team his senior “I’m extremely happy. I’m content, were really important to me.” year and was the 2017 New England but not satisfied,” said Soontjens. “I’m Soontjens is from Europe where Preparatory School Athletic Council Class happy with all my decisions, but I have so Sophomore Owen Soontjens academics and sports don’t always see eye B Runner Up. His desire to be the best he much to do. Every time I reach something,