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November 30, 2020 sixmilepost.com Since 1970 Vol. 50, #1 The Student Voice November 30, 2020 “Ratched”: A sociopath’s origin story REVIEW By: Alexis Johnson hate, she pops up in Lucia, Cali- Entertainment Editor fornia, set in the 1940s, to offer ans of thrillers and audi- her services as a night nurse at a ences seeking a new psychiatric hospital. streaming experience A new patient has been now have access to a admitted into the hospital’s care new series on Netflix – Edmund Tolleson, played by F called “Ratched” that is Finn Wittrock, who is fresh from worth the watch. murdering four priests – and The main character, Mildred she has a particular interest in Ratched, was first brought to getting close to him. There are life by Louise Fletcher in Milos no positions open at the hospital, Sarah Paulson (left) plays Mildred Ratched with Cynthia Nixson (right) as Gwendolyn Forman’s classic film, “One Flew and the interview invitation she Briggs in “Ratched” the new Netflix show.Photo by Saeed Adyani from Netflix.com. Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Nurse has from the head of the hospital, Ratched was a brutal, calculating Dr. Hanover (Jon Jon Briones), mishap and is offered a job. as the series unfolds, she surpris- every patient who is genuinely woman, overseeing the male psy- is forged. Mildred eventually Spoiler Alert: ingly softens. mentally ill has inflicted violence chiatric ward. She was a symbol manipulates her way into receiv- As the season progressed, The antagonist is named Gwen- on themselves or someone else. of entrenched power; to oth- ing an apology for the fraudulent viewers had hoped Mildred would dolyn. Dr. Hanover and Mildred’s There are screen wipes, split ers, she was a cold antagonist. surrender to her darkest self and apparent rival, the submissive screens; an old-fashioned thriller Mildred was an embodiment of gradually turn into the monster Nurse Betsy Bucket (Judy Davis), score and disorienting camera what the patriarchy feared women within. Unfortunately, that did not is thrilling and affecting. Paulson angles. At times, the characters would become if given the libera- happen. There are similarities is tremendous, being one of the will suddenly plunge into green tion they wanted badly. Those between this adaptation and the very few actors capable of navi- or red light – it makes sense in a in between will enjoy “Ratched” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s gating a massive character arc. world as amplified and theatrical because it shows how Mildred Nest” version of Nurse Ratched. Murphy may want to educate as this one. came to be a sociopath. It is her She is calm, creepy and does himself and possibly review his Overall this is a thoughtful, origin story. crazy things to protect a person way of depicting mental illness. moving depiction of the effects Show producer Ryan Murphy she loves. In one of the show’s The man behind “Glee” and of trauma and owning one’s often recycles the same actors most blatant homage to the “American Horror Story” is known queerness and femininity. Fans and casts them for different roles original, Mildred intently watches for the dramatization of his char- are already demanding season at his leisure. One of his most reli- Dr. Hanover as he performs his acters. Still, there is something two. For now, all eight thrilling able performers, Sarah Paulson, new miracle procedure, called the a little off about his stereotypical episodes of season one are cur- plays Mildred – before becoming lobotomy (not a scene for those representation of the hospital’s rently streaming on Netflix. the heartless woman we love to with weak stomachs). Although, patients. By the end, just about 2 November 30, 2020 sixmilepost.com NEWS Sign up for GHC and mental illness: what community can offer By: Jackson Morris a support system.” setting, and can be walk-in or scheduled. spring classes News Editor Brown was institutionalized due to his Kevin Fitzsimmons, a counseling intern for Depression’s power is its ability to leave its intention to commit suicide in high school, the SSS of GHC, hosts three groups via sufferers feeling isolated. Although depression which led him to therapy. He has been with zoom. These are groups available to all GHC in Score now is best dealt with by professional clinicians, a therapist for almost three years now, which students, except for Breaking The Mold, which By: Julia Belew Highlands provides many outlets for its he wants to share as the answer to mental is a male only group. Editor-in-Chief students to reach out. Regardless of the illness. He believes the biggest issue for Your Story Matters is an opportunity de- Registration is open now for outlet, the first step is admitting that there is a those who are suffering in silence is the social signed for students suffering in silence. It spring 2021 classes. problem and seeking out help. stigma of reaching out and getting help. allows students to anonymously share experi- Students unsure which classes Dustin Brown is a student at the Cartersville “With suicide and depression, you are at ences on mental health/illness with peers. they need to take can either talk Highlands campus who has suffered from your most alone,” Brown said, “You do not Work/Life Balance is a group designed to with their advisor or sign into depression since sixth grade. He also suffers think that there’s anyone else who under- talk about exactly that. Life as a college stu- ScoreCard to see what classes from ADHD and anxiety. Though Brown’s stands, but the thing is that is blatantly not dent is stressful and can be extremely draining are required for their major. struggle is ongoing, he says he has made true.” on anyone. Advisor appointments can be progress in dealing with his mental illnesses. Although Brown has not utilized the ser- Breaking The Mold is a group that Fitzsim- scheduled via email or by using “My issues don’t stem from my ADHD, my vices that the Student Support Services offer, mons is hosting. Unlike the other groups, navigate. issues stem from my environment that I was in he does know someone who has received which are open to all GHC students, this is a Unsure what classes are being as a kid,” says Brown. He grew up in a military counseling by the student counselor at the more intimate group available only to male stu- offered? Check out the course household and says, “Not being able to make Cartersville campus. He said this friend greatly dents. This group is intended for men to come offerings to look up all available friends for years messes with your psyche.” enjoyed being able to talk to a professional together to share their experiences, bond in classes for spring 2021. Brown has a large group of friends at and visited the student counselor frequently. brotherhood, and provide support for each For an in-depth step-by-step on Highlands and he says that this group has GHC recognizes September as Suicide other. Unlike the other groups, this group will how to sign up for classes, go to been a massive positive impact in his life. Awareness Month and October 10 as World only be open until November to join. Fitzsim- GHC homepage, Advising, How Being a part of a group with a family dynamic Mental Health Day. Although these dates have mons’s idea behind closing the group off so to Register for Classes. has allowed him to talk about his issues more passed, students have access to several ac- early is to create a close-knit group of men. Students who have finished freely and openly. tive groups and faculties for mental health. A group where its members are comfortable registering for classes can check Brown says, “It is a great coping mechanism Student Support Services, or SSS, offers sharing their personal experiences and without their balance by checking thier to have that support system… and that’s one student counseling to all students free of judgement. Diversity is strongly encouraged in Schedule/Bill. of the biggest things with depression and charge during the academic year. Sessions this group, as it creates the broadest range of mental illness, in general, is being able to have are offered both one-on-one and in a group experiences to be shared. 2020 election results: women of color make history By: Alexis Johnson votes, Harris’ hard-fought win was met with some Kelly Barlean. In the heavily Republican state, Turner’s Entertainment Editor challenges. district is mostly Democratic. A senator from California and former prosecutor, Kamala There are several allegations of what President Trump Michele Rayner-Goolsby has made history by becoming Harris, has a track record in breaking new ground. Now, calls “voter fraud.” Currently, there are five remaining the first, out LGBTQ black woman elected to Florida’s she is the first woman, first black person and the first lawsuits that President Trump’s campaign has in Georgia House of Representatives. person of Asian descent elected to the country’s second- aiming to disputethe results of the 2020 election. The Rayner-Goolsby, who describes herself as an highest office. Trump administration’s claims have yet to be proven. “unapologetic black woman,” won in Florida’s District 70. Born to an Indian mother and Jamaican father, Harris has Nonetheless, Harris has broken a glass ceiling for Her victory was a certainty after winning the Democratic risen higher in the country’s leadership than any woman women in the United States. primary, as she was unopposed in the general election.
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