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DEAN’S LIST EDITION Volume 40, Issue 15 The Voice of the Students of Sinclair Community College January 31 - February 6, 2017 A&E In Life and Liberty Your Voice My Voice Tartan Spotlight Gaga Super Bowl Alternative facts Trump opinions Millenials Cynthia Cully Page 10 Page 4 Page 16 Page 3 Page 20 MARCH MADNESS Contributed by Jess Moore Barton Kleen participation was just shy of 5 rights” could be read on many Bland told the Washington Post Executive Editor million. signs; whereas other demon- that, “Inclusivity isn’t just part The organizers of the protest, strators took a more colorful of the march, it is the founda- The now prolific, Linda Sarsour, Tamika Mallory, approach to express their tion of this march.” pink-hatted demonstrators Vanessa Wruble and Bob Bland, voices. filled Washington D.C. the partnered with Planned Par- Many day after the inauguration enthood and featured speeches mirrored the of the forty-fifth President ranging from celebrities to infamous of the United States, Don- elected officials. language ald Trump’s, in peaceful Madonna, Alicia Keys, used by the protest. feminist icon Gloria Steinem, President No arrests related to Senator Elizabeth Warren and in the Billy the Women’s March were many other activists addressed Bush record- conducted, according to crowds on a wide array of so- ing. District of Columbia’s cial causes. The Homeland Security Direc- “Our liberation is bound march’s tor, Christopher Geldart. in each other’s...We welcome theme of The “Sister March,” vibrant collaboration and honor intersection- as one of the names the the legacy of the movements be- ality and movement became known fore us,” reads a portion of the solidarity by, had sister-demonstra- four-page purpose document for was not with- tions around the globe. the March. out criticisms The marches spanned all The march had many themes. or conflict. Contributed by Jess Moore seven continents. Estimated “Women’s rights are human Co-chair Bob Contributed by Jess Moore March continued on page 2 THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FREE Tartan News PAGE 2 JANUARY 31 bia raised concerns over both even organizations like NASA cy has been negative, the voices Trump’s proposed wall and the have “gone rogue” and created that have rallied in opposition ‘Nasty women’ potential refusal of March continued from front opening. That opening is one refugees under the However, pro-life group New that could potentially jeopar- Trump administra- Wave Feminists was dropped dize the Roe v. Wade decision, tion. from the list of partnering as well. Last week, the organizations of the March. The Trump has plans to an- President barred Women’s March on Washington nounce his pick at some point refugees from seven occurred one week before the this week. predominantly Mus- annual March for Life, an an- The Defense of the First lim countries. ti-abortion march that garners Amendment Act is one bill that “We want to hundreds of thousands. opponents argue jeopardizes the ensure that we are The response to the Trump LGBT community by providing not admitting into presidency and use of executive a legal way for discrimination our country the very orders has been broad. to occur. The act would bar threats our soldiers Although the Women’s March the federal government from are fighting over- was peaceful, there were arrests interfering in such specific seas,” Trump said at made of some 200 inauguration instances. the signing ceremo- protesters the day prior. This in- Earlier in the year, Trump ny at the Pentagon. cluded several journalists from that he would not take action “We only want to various news organizations. against Marriage Equality, stat- admit those into our While some journalists were ing it was “done” and “settled.” country who will released, other futures are left Since the march Trump has support our coun- more uncertain. signed many other executive try, and love deeply Those detained by law en- orders, including Reagan’s our people,” Trump forcement have been charged “Mexico City Policy” that bans stated. with felony rioting. federal funds to international Environmental- Among the some 470,000 groups that perform abortions ist concerns were Contributed by Jess Moore marchers in D.C. alone were or lobby to legalize or promote voiced after the ban on EPA alternative accounts to avoid draw those that expressed fears over abortion. workers from posting social silencing. attention to the multitude of the safety of LGBT rights with Immigration activists and media updates. In response, While not all of America’s issues Trump will be expected the Supreme Court justice activists against Islamopho- several National Parks and reaction to the Trump presiden- to consider. Most of the signs start off by On the other hand, some peo- or whichever one and cause a asking “Do you feel your date is ple have voiced their concerns scene.” Calling the shots going bad?” or “Is your plenty- about it as well. Deon Goldsmith, The reception of this idea has Jeri Hensley Shot.” offish/tinder date not who they a Business Administration major been relatively positive overall. Designer According to WCNC, the said they were?” and follow by stated, Safety on dates for men and restaurant’s owner says that if instructing the person on how “It can be a plus and a minus. women is reaching new heights A night out at a local bar or a patron orders an Angel Shot to order the shot based on their If you’re on a Tinder date and and with growing concern among nightclub can turn ugly in a “neat,” the bartender will escort needs. you don’t know that the person is the general population, it may matter of minutes in a worst case them to their car, if it is ordered While most of the propaganda a psycho, and they have paranoid continue to evolve and grow scenario, often leaving some “on the rocks,” they will call for this idea is marketed towards [tendencies], they could use lime throughout the years. women hesitant to meet their them an Uber or Lyft and if they women, this doesn’t Tinder match for date night. order it “with lime,” the staff will exclude men as well. Safety in these situations has call the police. Anyone can have a evolved over the years, from tips Roughly 27 percent of people date go wrong or feel online to signs in bar bathrooms aged 18 to 24 use online dating threatened in a club or about different movements and sites. Most online safety tips are bar. This idea is useful phrases for people to use to get for first time dates, however, this for anyone who feels out of a tough situation. The true doesn’t apply just to first time threatened no matter beginning of these movements dates. their age, sex or orien- can never be known, but the first Any date can go bad at any tation. well known one is ‘Asking for time and with bars, restaurants However, opinions Angela.’ and clubs taking on this new on Angel Shots is This movement originated in initiative to help women be safe, mixed amongst much Lincolnshire County, England it is now easier to feel just a little of the young adult as part of the #NoMore cam- more confident in going out. community. Some paign. The idea of this campaign This idea isn’t limited to just people feel positive according to MarieClaire is to the restaurant in Florida, either. about the idea like Liz ‘counteract the harassment that Other bars and restaurants of- Hathpath, an English (sadly) many people experience fering alcohol have taken on the major at Sinclair. in public situations.’ offer as well. “I think it’s really Another movement inspired by According to Business Insider, cool. I absolutely love this is called Angel Shots. a growing number of bars have the concept. I read A restaurant in St. Petersburg, installed signs in the restrooms about it on Face- Florida, called the Iberian Roost- to instruct customers how to dis- book...and I think it’s er, has encouraged patrons who creetly ask employees for help. absolutely fabulous feel that their date is going badly The signs have even been seen in and I love the fact that or that they are in danger to come bars as far as a Hooters in South they’re starting to do up to the bar and order an “Angel Africa. it.’ Jess Mann | Wikimedia Tartan Opinion PAGE 3 JANUARY 31 Generation shaming Letters to the Editor My Voice boomers are We can’t expect our Hannah Hamlin spoiled hippies, Generation parents’ generation to Thank you, fellow students hyper-nervous woman embrace Reporter X are a bunch of lazy slobs fix everything and what and instructors, for such a warm the endless possibilities of ed- and of course, Millennials doesn’t get fixed usually welcome to Sinclair. I’m a 60 ucation offered at this learning Humans tend to uncon- are whiny snowflakes. becomes tradition, and we year-old nervous woman return- sanctuary. Most special thanks sciously do what we do Why do we always have know how people become ing to school for CEUS for my to Renee, my instructor who is best in response to the to pick on the newbies? attached to tradition. profession. One college, two uni- pulling for me, computer byte by imminence of change and Especially when the gen- As developing genera- versities, two degrees and three computer byte. diversity among us: we eration who is doing the tions grow up with a fresh certifications later.