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Volume 42, Issue 20 www.sinclairclarion.com March 12th – 18th OHIO TEEN STRUGGLES TO GET VACCINATIONS Richard Foltz Reporter

Norwalk, OH resident Ethan Lindenberger appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on THE CREW RETURNS TO COLUMBUS Tuesday March 5 to talk about how he decided to get vaccinated against the wishes of his mother, who is anti- Emilee Brewer They argued their case for an hour tirelessly to get a team established, vaccine. Intern and had several speakers as well, but it roadblocks continued to emerge. Lindenberger, who is now 18, grew seemed all for naught. Whether it was a lack of an ideal up without common immunizations Despite all odds, the Columbus Even though fans were clearly upset, stadium site, not enough fan backing before finally getting them in Crew had their 2019 season opener on the team’s fate was all but sealed. They or a variety of other issues, the pursuit December. March 2. would be moving to Texas. to move a team to Texas continued to He described being pulled out of Back in 2017, then owner Anthony After some more rallies and a few drag on for nearly a year.” class on many occasions, to be told Precourt, announced his decision lawsuits, things started looking up. Nevertheless, through all of the he needed to get said immunizations, to move the team to Austin, Texas The state of Ohio and the city of ups and downs, the Columbus Crew but his mother, who is an anti- after attendance began to drop. Why? Columbus filed a lawsuit against the finally had their first game of the vaxxer, always opted out for him. For starters, it’s not exactly owner of the Crew and Major League season which ended in a draw. Most states allow parents to opt out location for a sports arena. Soccer in an attempt to keep the team The team took on the defending of vaccinations for religious reasons, Mapfre Stadium, where the Crew in Ohio. Supporters’ Shield winners, the New and seventeen states allow parents to plays, is, by arena standards, in the Though it seems frivolous, it actually York Red Bulls, and gained a 1-1 draw opt out for personal or philosophical middle of nowhere. The nearest invokes a 1996 law stating that “no from defender Gaston Sauro. reasons. restaurant is a pierogi place that’s a 20 professional team that gets public New York scored early on in the The Norwalk High School senior minute walk away. assistance or uses public facilities game, but after that, Columbus told the committee: Another factor is that parking is a can leave town without giving six dominated the rest. “In one such instance when mess and can run spectators $20. months’ notice and providing locals The Crew controlled the game with a I approached my mother with Compare that to Nationwide Arena an opportunity to buy the team.” 71.5 percent possession rate while the information from the CDC (Center and the difference is night and day. Negotiations went back and forth, Red’s passing accuracy dropped down for Disease Control and Prevention) At Nationwide, there are at least four and the state of Ohio earmarked $15 to 63.9 percent. that explained that vaccines do not restaurants less than five minutes away million for construction of a new Fans can catch the Crew take on the cause autism she replied with, ‘That’s from the arena and parking is about stadium as well as many other donors New England Revolution on Saturday, what they want you to think.’” $10. to buy out the team. March 9 at 2 p.m. Tune in at 97.1 FM Ethan went on to add: “Skepticism Regardless, the decision to move Finally, the Crew got new ownership The Fan or watch it on SportsTime and worry took the forefront in was quickly met with backlash as fans and they would officially stay in Ohio. terms of information.” of the team congregated in front of Columbus. City Hall to show their support of the According to massivereport.com: Continued on Pg. 2 Crew. “In Austin, where PSV worked

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SINCLAIR COLLEGE FREE March 12th – 18th Page 2 Tartan News Ethan took to Reddit for answers, saying younger siblings had not been. “Not Facebook,” Lindenberger said, makers have criticized the social media “My parents are kind of stupid,” and went “I didn’t agree with anything he said,” laughing. “From CDC, World Health site over ads and anti-vaccination groups on to ask where he could get vaccinated. Jill Wheeler, Lindenberger’s mother, told Organization, scientific journals and on its network. He inferred on the post that his parents the Associated Press. “They’ve made him also cited information from those U.S. Representative from California, thought that vaccinations were “some the poster child for the pharmaceutical organizations . . . accredited sources.” Adam Schiff wrote to Mark Zuckerberg kind of government scheme.” i n du s t r y.” The Lindenberger story comes at the last month, along with Instagram, “My mother would turn to anti-vaccine Facebook was brought up many times tail end of six ongoing measles outbreaks suggesting that the sites were “surfacing groups online and on social media, throughout his testimony before Congress across the United States, including major and recommending messages” that looking for her evidence in defense rather on Tuesday. outbreaks in Washington and Oregon. discourage immunizations. than through health officials and credible “Does your mother get most of her Most of those outbreaks centered in The company told The Washington sources.” information online?” asked Sen. Johnny Clark County Oregon, an area outside Post it has “taken steps to reduce Lindenberger cited Facebook as a Isakson (R-Ga.). of Portland that has been dubbed a “hot the distribution of health related landmark in his mother’s change in “Yes. . . . Mainly Facebook,” spot” due a high rate of nonmedical misinformation on Facebook, but we opinions regarding vaccinations, saying Lindenberger replied. exemptions for required vaccinations. know we have more to do.” that he believed his siblings that predated “And where do you get most of your Facebook has shared a large brunt of Facebook were vaccinated, but that his information?” Isakson asked. that scrutiny, as health advocates and law

The Appalachian Outreach Department is hosting “Celebrate Traffic Celebrate Appalachia Appalachia,” a mini-Appalachian Nora Stanger migrated to the Dayton area festival to demonstrate the beauty Contributing Writer in search of jobs and became and richness of our heritage. The Changes on successful by working at the festival will be held on Tuesday, What does it mean to be factories, like the GM plant and April 2 in building 8 stage area. Appalachian? Do you have images Campus Armco. This will be a celebration of our of barefoot people in worn out Henry Wolski At first, as Appalachians moved cultural talents. Executive Editor clothing sitting on the porch of a to this city they did not give up Our formal program includes crumbling log cabin? their cultural heritage and often live traditional music, folk The City of Dayton is in the middle of Perhaps stories of the feud settled in groups within different dancing, storytelling and a two month water main replacement between the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s sections of Dayton. student testimonials from the project on Fourth and Fifth St. The represents the conception you project began on March 4, and will However, as the years passed and spring break trip to Henderson have of mountain people. There affect Sinclair’s Dayton campus, as generations grew our now urban- Settlement in the mountains. are outsiders who think we are a At the end of the program, traffic will be reduced to one lane on Appalachians often forgot the these streets. people consumed with superstition, we will be presenting the treasures of our heritage and too Sinclair students and employees are ignorance and violence. soon began to believe the negative Appalachian Outreach encouraged to enter the Lot A parking Many of Sinclair’s students, stereotypes embedded in the Appreciation Awards. garage from the rear entrance off of faculty and staff are from the fictional stories spread through the There will be displays of Mead Street. Appalachian heritage. Our people media. traditional Appalachian artistry Fifth St. access to lot D will remain as well: pottery, wood turning, open during the construction. basket weaving, broom Lot B and lot C (the conference making, quilting and more. center) will still be accessible, as well as the Health Sciences Center dental clinic Samples of traditional foods parking. will also be shared with all who RTA bus services will be maintained attend. throughout the project, though drive Celebrate Appalachia is a times may be increased during high come-and-go event from 10 traffic times. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be This project is a scheduled an experience sure to ignite replacement project that is not related an interest in the true story to the recent water main break during February. Quality of drinking water will behind what it means to be not be affected during the maintenance. Appalachian. Please join us. The project is being done in To learn more about the coordination with the college’s plan to Appalachian Outreach redevelop Fourth and Fifth St. Department efforts visit our The Sinclair portion of the project website at http://www.sinclair. will commence immediately after edu/academics/appalachian- the completion of the city’s water outreach/ We are currently main replacement project. Updates located in Building 4, Room will be provided by the college when appropriate, according to a alert sent to 343. student emails by Senior Vice President, You can contact me for more Scott Markland, Ph.D. information at nora.stanger@ Those who have questions or desire sinclair.edu or by calling additional information about the extension 4429. project can call the Sinclair Facilities Department at 937-512-3090. March 12th – 18th Page 3 Tartan News Tartan Spotlight: Javell Redwood Jeff Allen his high school career, he began medical redshirt though and will various things, and they provide him Reporter considering the possibility of quitting receive an extra year of eligibility with enough of a wage to keep busy high school basketball. which means he’s ready to fully sometimes, but he relishes the chance Meet... If it wasn’t going to get him financial display his skills and regain those to indulge in his studies. gain, or any further opportunity, then offers. He’s majoring in liberal arts until The seven footer has been a coveted he wanted to focus on something that Most of them were Division 2 with he transfers. Then he wants to commodity to the basketball realm would. some low D-1, but it’s all the same to pursue business and marketing, and for decades and an anomaly in But just as he started to look the young center who will go where later maybe even seriously explore civilization for centuries. elsewhere for the means of his future, he can to learn and achieve. After coaching. Sinclair’s Javell Redwood isn’t quite he was discovered by a missionary so much perseverance, Redwood Although he is a surefire D-2 big seven foot, but at 6’11 the sophomore from Hamilton, who contacted the cherishes any shot he gets. man prospect, he acknowledges the is a valuable asset to the Tartan Sinclair basketball program. “Once you get an opportunity where ultimate importance of an education basketball program and a puzzling In 2017, Redwood relocated to Ohio I’m from, my community, that may be and a degree. spectacle to those who are amongst after accepting a scholarship offer to the only way out,” Redwood said. “If I break my ankle tomorrow, I’m average sized human beings. play basketball for the Tartans as all of He has no car right now but stays at not going to be able to play, the only his aspirations started coming to life. an apartment close to campus with a thing I could rely on is my education,” Why he’s interesting… “I was just thinking, ‘who doesn’t friend. His hobbies consist of hanging Redwood said. “If I can go overseas want to go to America,’” Redwood with a few of his closer friends he’s and play, I’ll take it. But if not, I have A gentle giant, Redwood’s towering said. “There’s better education, and made since coming to Sinclair, playing my education, a degree, and a job frame can often overshadow his if I can get someone who pays for basketball and seeing his few family so I’ll take that too. I’m up for either composed personality and laid back my school and all I have to do is members that are in Ohio. on e .” demeanor inherited from his home play basketball, I’m going to do it Redwood works on campus doing country’s culture. to the best of my ability until I can’t Redwood, born and raised in any m ore .” Jamaica, was part of a middle class, His transition to America these hard working family. He never past two years has been quite easy remembers going hungry, but being due to his prior visits to New York far from living in lavish. He describes for vacation and basketball oriented the primary motivations within the events. But he has noticed differences culture being simply family, money in the cultures like speech, values and and education. all around personalities. “Basically everyone is just trying It was also eased by the friendship to make money to survive and of his fellow peer and teammate, create better opportunities for their Nicoloy Bailey, who played on the children,” Redwood said. “Once you same high school team and grew have money, you can go anywhere you up in the same town as Redwood. want in life. Once you have money, Bailey’s presence definitely comforted your family’s going to be okay.” him. From an early age, he knew that “You don’t feel left out, coming he wanted more for himself and here and knowing nobody is weird,” his family, as those values drove Redwood said. his motivation to pursue bigger Dayton Daily News wrote a feature opportunities. He watched his mother on the duo’s arrival to campus last fall. and father work very diligently, as his Redwood’s first year playing desire to prosper increased. basketball was decent, showing many Redwood didn’t want to stay in flashes of his athleticism and racking Jamaica. As he began to grow, he up offers. As he tried to adjust to the slowly started to see basketball as a JUCO game, he was paced along only way out. playing 10 minutes a game. But his Sports wasn’t often a priority in per 30 minutes stat line was close to a his country because of the economic double double. state. But his size grabbed attention However, just as he was making from his community as he grew up major progress in his development as and garnered the nickname “The a player, Redwood caught a stomach Mountain.” virus that caused him to lose almost Redwood began playing basketball a hundred pounds. He had to sit out through his junior year of high school his second season while he was home after mainly playing cricket and got getting treatment. local attention, but he didn’t initially Redwood is healthy and able to produce the results he wanted to see. play again but this unfortunate event There were no scouts from anywhere caused him to lose all of his offers. pursuing him. Towards the end of Redwood was able to attain a Jeff Allen March 12th – 18th Page 4 Tartan Opinion opinion than that of the majority is harassed by those who deem them Claude’s Column: Is Comedy Dying? “prejudiced” without Samuel J. Claude misfortune. This idea can be applied universities due to the PC students knowing what prejudice truly means. Associate Editor to any sitcom, movie or comedy who in his words, “don’t know what In a way, people who become sketch. the hell they’re talking about.” enraged over mere humor become I imagine life must be tough for For example, would “Tom & Jerry” During an interview with ESPN’s the very ignorant bigots that they a comedian in 2019. Unfortunately, really be that funny if Tom was Colin Cowherd in 2015, Seinfeld claim to protest against. we live in a society where political never injured? It’s the pain that Tom discussed how teens and college kids So to conclude, educate yourself. correctness reigns supreme. goes through trying to catch Jerry use the words “racist,” “sexist” and Don’t blindly hate on somebody And anyone who defies what that makes you laugh, despite the “prejudice” without knowing exactly simply because it’s popular. And if people consider to be politically fact that you wouldn’t be laughing if what they mean. you still find yourself offended by a correct, even if in a joking manner, you were in that situation. Upon further review, maybe comedy sketch or sitcom, rather than is a filthy racist and/or sexist. In a strange twisted way, we find Seinfeld is right. Perhaps we rant about it on social media, just Particularly over the past decade, amusement in the misfortune of college students have gone soft turn off the TV! so many stand-ups have been these fictional characters within and need proper education under fire for simply attempting to a joke, sitcoms etc. Many have on the terms racist or sexist. entertain us. referred to humor as a means of If anything, this should be a Nowadays, unless you’re taking coping with the harsh realities of powerful reminder to educate shots at Donald Trump, people must life. yourself before going online proceed with extreme caution when So you’d think that comedy would to complain about how some telling a joke lest they suffer the thrive today with all the chaos of SNL skit isn’t politically wrath of the social justice warriors. this world right? correct. Even if it’s something you said a Well as I’ve stated, we live in So with all of that in mind, decade ago, people will still shun a time where everyone’s opinion is comedy dying? Frankly, it’s you to the point where you could matters except those that aren’t hard to say if comedy is dying even lose your job (I’m looking politically correct. This also extends in the sense that certain fads at you, James Gunn). So with the over humor. Especially on , die. But it certainly seems to seemingly endless wave of people so many people find are shamed and be going through a dark phase. being offended by mere humor, one called racist simply for telling a joke. I believe this is due in must wonder, is comedy dead? Now, while there are plenty of part to a lack of unbiased Well, in order to tell if comedy hateful trolls out there who desire education. Nowadays, so is dying, we first must try to to offend and stir controversy, many many universities are taught understand what exactly comedy, or comedians have been under fire for exclusively from one side of more specifically, humor, is. simply trying to entertain us. the political aisle. And more One basic principle of humor is Comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld has often than not, any student

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performed by one of singing and dance. faculty and students. Sinclair’s own psychology This talent started with soulful Although one may not think Black Love Day professors, Taylor Curtis. singing, mixed with passionate this is necessary, it’s vital in It continued with encouragement words, and upbeat motions that understanding another person’s Gabrielle Turner from Dr. Cleavon Matthews, turned into a combination of culture and gives someone from Social Media Coordinator Minister of Bold Believers Church talents from around the community another cultural background of Christ, regarding the love we that made everyone feel welcome something to look forward to. The African Studies Department share between all people. in the space they were in. Black Love Day is critical in and Diversity office presented a While Dr. Matthews was In addition to the talent, there understanding African Americans’ commemoration of love on Feb. 13, speaking you could feel the were a number of community heritage, love for one another, love 2019. energy and excitement in the room vendors present to show their for others and love for themselves. Sinclair Community College because of his electric and inviting support for Black Love Day. These This event was multifaceted hosted its fifth annual Black Love words. vendors included the African regarding the entertainment, Day celebration in building 8. His speech touched base on American Culture Club, African vendors, food and information This event’s purpose was to be love, love within our race and American Male Initiative, and Five about Black Love. a commemoration of African challenged us to pursue love going Rivers MetroParks. Black Love Day will always be American romance. forward. If anyone is interested in joining something to think about regarding This observance of love can be Afterward, Dr. Yvette Williams, these clubs/events you can go on love, even as we move past the dated back to the 90s where it CEO of Muevelo Cares Inc., the Sinclair website to find out month of February. first became apparent that African vocalist and author, gave a more information. Ana Garcia Americans and all those in the spoken word performance on the These vendors not diaspora needed a love day all to importance of self love. only provided funding themselves. In addition, she highlighted the for the event but made Although few know about this importance of loving yourself in the atmosphere inviting holiday, Aaregistry.org writes “It your own skin especially in regard for every race. The most is an observance of atonement, to African American women and important factor from this reconciliation, celebration and a those in the diaspora. event is the fact that every 24 hours demonstration of Black After a brief intermission, race wants to feel included Love, showing 5 Tenets (specific Sinclair students participated in in this overbearing society acts)... People of African Descent their Talent Show which was open we live in. show love for 24 hours.” to the public. The talent portion This event, among many This year’s Black Love Day of the show included acts ranging others at Sinclair, strives to celebration started with a song from poetry, beatboxing, rap, provide a safe space for the March 12th – 18th Page 5 Tartan Opinion Jeri’s Jackpot: National Hobo Convention Jeri Hensley not as a working-class American The festival Graphic Designer who travels by choice, but as a features many homeless, dirty person who lives things that are Here it is as promised. A long on the street and made nothing of common among while ago, I made a pact with my themselves. festivals, such coworkers that I would write an When asked what a hobo is, most as a Ferris article about the Hobo Festival at people answer with “an average wheel, a tilt-a- some point in the Jeri’s Jackpot homeless person, a beggar or whirl and other catalog. The time has come and someone who lives on the street.” carnival rides. here it is the magnificent, the However, there’s a difference. Most of them are amazing, Hobo Festival article! According to Wikipedia, “It’s acceptable for Since 1900, on every second very important to define between children. There week of August in Britt, Iowa, hobos, tramps and bums as the are also several tramps, hobos and bums from hobos are sensitive to the titles.” food booths as around the world gather for the Hobos are typically craftsmen or well, such as a Hobo National Convention. women that travel for work while pork chop-on-a- Credit: Youtube The term “hobo” has always tramps don’t work and bums don’t stick stop. The festival is not the only one been surrounded by negative travel or work. On average, it draws about of its kind, as several other towns connotations. For instance, The festival kicks off with a 20,000 tourists and 75 to 80 tramps and states have smaller Hobo Fests people tend to associate hobos parade, where all are encouraged over the course of the festival. as well, but the Britt, Iowa festival Credit: Youtube to unleash One of the main attractions of is the most well-known of all of their inner the festival is the Hobo Museum, them. hobo set up in an old theater downtown, One of the main ways that hobos spirit. The which features memorabilia of make their money is by selling tagline for hobos from centuries past, and their wares at the festivals. the parade many tributes to the most famous From foot race to relays, there’s is “some hobos, such as Steam Train Maury no shortage of activities to get you in rags, and Connecticut Slim. involved in the fun and activities. some in The museum features a large tags, some collection of written works as well in velvet as simplistic audio logs of hobos dresses.” from their travels. 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“Dear James, I’m getting and peonies are a perfect choice. To pull this look off try picking Feel free to send your wedding married in November, but I’m Or like you, maybe brides one or two bold colors and mixing quarries to lifestyledesign@ having a really hard time picking are aiming at autumn in which in a pale hue in both warm and jamesnovotny.org or drop out flowers for my bouquet. case richly colored flowers like cool tones. them off at the Clarion office, What flowers/colors would you dahlias, hydrangeas, orchids and For summer try out turquoise, 6-314. James will answer these recommend for a bouquet during stephanotis will lend a perfect dove grey, coral hues, oranges and questions and they’ll appear that time of year?” touch to your big day. The colors mimicking a blue night sky. in the following edition of the -Kasey classic choice, the rose, is always Autumn is the time to think of Clarion. available and is perfect for use more rich hues alongside rustic James Novotny is an all- Kasey, year round depending on your and muted colors. Carrying over inclusive wedding planner and That is a very good question, color palette, which leads us into from summer are the oranges and is open to questions regarding seeing as the type of flowers you our next topic, color choice. yellows but don’t forget to try same-sex and multicultural pick according to the season can Winter weddings look best with alongside these fall classics; muted weddings. really affect your budget. As for deep colors like navy, midnight pinks, mauve, gold, copper and tones and hues that is always up to blue, burgundy, crimson red, various shades of browns the couple’s taste and preference. emerald and gold. Throwing in a Color palettes and flowers can However, there are some tried few pale pastel hues to mimic the be some of the most creative parts and true rules that can help you season also provides you a well of the wedding pick some of the best colors for rounded color palette to work planning Credit: Pixryl your wedding season. with. experience so If you are having a wonderful Spring wedding tones work don’t overthink winter wedding aim for sturdier perfectly for weddings as they it. Be true to flowers, like calla lilies, daffodils, are pale in appearance and offer a what you love stephanotis and orchids. If you’re wide range of color choices. Try and remember on board for a spring fling try pale lemon, pistachio and sky blue that the above softer newly budding floral like for a softer more delicate approach are no more the gerbera daisies, hyacinths, lily for the season. This is also a good than starting of the valleys and the tulips. time to pop in a surprise green in points to the If you have a sizzling summer a bolder hue. beautiful soiree on the mind then flowers Summer colors can be a free for wedding you that hold up against the heat are all and often times hard to work can create. a must; gardenias, lilies, poppies with due to their vivid appearance. -James Novotny March 12th – 18th Page 6 Arts & Entertainment

never let anyone control me The two-part season finale involved again”. the three remaining contestants: the The Alien was unmasked Bee, Monster and Peacock. during week seven and Singing an impressive version of “I revealed to be singer LaToya Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Jackson. Raitt, the Bee finished in third place As for the choice of music, and was unveiled as Gladys Knight, the contestants mostly chose Empress of Soul. songs that were outside The Peacock performed the of their comfort range on appropriate “Shake A Tail Feather” purpose. by the Five Du-Tones and the Monster In an exit interview with covered Montell Jordan’s “This Is How the Hollywood Reporter, We Do It”. Joey Fatone, who suited Rapper and singer T-Pain emerged up in the Rabbit costume, from the Monster costume victorious, explained the lengths that triumphing over the unmasked Peacock, producers went to in order to singer Donny Osmond. ensure secrecy. “I didn’t have a chance to come into “I think the cool thing the game with my natural voice and, you Youtub e about it is the other know, a lot of my peers did and they get Maxwell Patton Emmy awards for costume design, celebrities definitely were going accepted,” T-Pain mentioned after the Reporter created the various costumes used in outside the box on their comfort zone reveal. “This helped me get my voice the show. While discussing her designs as far as songs are concerned,” Fatone out there even more.” Fox’s new reality competition series with the New York Times’ Lara Zarum, stated. “And on top of that, they were Knight tweeted him a congratulatory “The Masked Singer” wrapped its debut she described her intention: combining very strict with that stuff. I was like, message on Mar. 2. “Congrats again season on Feb. 27, surprising viewers aspects of fashion with costume. ‘Can I do ‘Mustang Sally?’ And in the on winning The Masked Singer, @ with intriguing reveals and dazzling “So the costume part of it becomes beginning they would literally be like, TPAIN!” the tweet read. “So well performances. the mask, and the fashion part of ‘No.’ I’m like, ‘Why not?’ They go, deserved. You have such a beautiful Hosted by Nick Cannon and featuring it became the outerwear,” Toybina ‘Well, if you Google your name, videos voice and spirit. We need to get together Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, explained. “It wasn’t so literal. The deer pop up of you singing it.” and make some music!” Jenny McCarthy and Ken Jeong as that I created almost looks like a soldier. “That’s how extensive they actually Due to a strong viewing average of panelists, the show follows 12 hidden We put a lot of details into aging the went,” he continued. “They did not want 8.167 million viewers an episode, Fox celebrities performing a variety of jacket and creating the elements of this you to ever have sang that song once renewed “The Masked Singer” on Jan. tunes in front of the judges and a studio character.” in your life.” Fatone and actress Rumer 30 for a second season. audience. During the course of each episode, Willis, the celebrity veiled in the Lion Based on the South Korean program contestants offered the audience and costume, were eliminated during week “King Of Masked Singer,” the American judges hints to their identity through eight. adaptation premiered in early January to various visual and audio clues. approximately nine million viewers. For example, a clue package showed During each episode, a portion of the the Pineapple washing a vintage pink contestants face off against each other Mercury. The car sported a bumper with their songs of choice. Afterward, sticker reading “Pipe Dreams,” along the judges and audience cast their vote with the number 52438T across its on who should stay and the losing license plate. celebrity is unmasked. Unmasked during the second The name “Masked Singer” is a slight episode, he was revealed to be actor and misnomer, as the contestants have not comedian Tommy Chong, who was born only hidden their identity with masks, May 24, 1938. but have been clad head to toe in “Growing up in the public eye, my elaborate costumes centered around a life was never my own,” revealed the chosen identity. This season’s ensembles Alien in one of her clues, alluding to a include the Hippo, the Poodle, the life ran by her family. She later clarified Unicorn and the Raven, among others. this statement by stating in another clue Marina Toybina, a recipient of four “I let other people define me, but I will Youtub e Page 7 Arts & Entertainment March 12th – 18th

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Erika Brandenburg sey Edwards, Cody Matthew John- Special Edition” would be successful a variety of different weapons and Arts and Entertainment Editor son, and Jeff Rona are the trio of or not. abilities that they gain and train over composers for the soundtrack. Itsuno dismissed the fear, howev- the course of the story. On March 8, 2019, the long await- The game will be available on er, by stating that the sales wouldn’t From there, they will receive a ed next installment in the mainline , the PlayStation have mattered in that regard, but it style-rating for their fight through “” series was re- 4, and the . It was made wound up doing well anyways. a number of factors such as move leased. with the RE Engine, which was first “Devil May Cry” as a series, variety, combo length and how well “” was released utilized in “ 7: Biohaz- however, does not go in chronologi- they dodged attacks. Depending on a little over 11 years after the previ- ard.” cal order by game title. The correct the performance, the music that will ous game in the series, “Devil May Itsuno explained that their devel- timeline order is: “Devil May Cry play will change to fit the mood. 3,” “Devil May Cry,” “Devil May After the 2018 edition of the Tokyo Cry: The Animated Series,” “Devil Game Show, “Devil May Cry 5” won May Cry 2,” “” and the “Future Division” award from finally “Devil May Cry 5” completes the Japan Game Awards. From there, the series as of now. several different websites and maga- Originally, it was meant to be an- zines have reviewed the game, such nounced in 2017. However, the idea as , , , that it could be announced alongside GameSpot, The Daily Telegraph and “’s” remake came the Guardian among many others. up, leading to it being pushed back All sources have received “Devil another year. The team of develop- May Cry 5” with overwhelmingly ers behind the game have a goal in positive feelings. The lowest score mind: to make “Devil May Cry 5” is an 86 from Metacritic for the PS4 the best of the Heisei version of the game while several period (the current era of Japan). other sources have given it a near The gameplay will remain around perfect or perfect scores. the same as the previous install- Currently, it is shaping up to be ments. There will be a focus on fast- a game that continues the game’s paced and stylish action. Players will legacy without a hitch. Only time have to fend off demon hordes with can tell when it hits shelves for fans. Youtub e

Cry 4” came out initially on Jan. 31, opment team was aiming for a style 2008. that appeared more photo-realistic. It is an action-adventure hack-and- Their target has been stated to be slash video game that is developed that they will get 60 frames per sec- and published by (known ond across all platforms that will run also for “,” “Mega the game. Man,” “” and several Production for “Devil May Cry other franchises). 5” was in development limbo for The director will be once more be some time. Far back in 2013, there Hideaki Itsuno while the producers was interest expressed in continuing will be Michi Okabe and Matthew the series. Originally, there were Walker, replacing the previous en- thoughts after “Devil May Cry 4” try’s producer, Hiroyuki Kobayashi. that the series would go on hiatus The artist is Tetsuya Yoshikawa or it would come to an end with that and the writer is Bingo Morihashi, particular game, possibly depending returning from the prior game. Ca- on if sales for “Devil May Cry 4: Youtub e March 12th – 18th Page 8 Tartan Voice

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and focusing on myself in a sound environment. Normally, I sit and read; as a My Voice: Nature’s Services literature major, I can get a lot done. Yasel Rosado Another similar study, conducted yourself and/or your surroundings. Sometimes I stretch, and for a good Reporter by the same institute, showed that Unlike the few forms I mentioned, chunk of the time, I simply sit and time in nature had “a positive effect it isn’t only about the individual. allow myself to just listen to my The idea of having a moment of on mood and aspects of cognitive It correlates with something much surroundings and get completely absolute peace and collective serenity function, including working memory, much larger, with our planet. I think engulfed by it. seems to be out of reach for many as well as a dampening effect on that it is important, even vital to our Something about not having to of us. We tend to be caught up with anxiety.” mental health, to place ourselves speak and just listening to the natural school, work, our families, and when Currently, scientists are working on within our natural ecosystem and system around me genuinely affects we want to destress, sometimes getting these results to city planners connect with it. me, causes this sense of peace and our own home isn’t where we can and others who dictate the layout of As a college student, someone who tranquility to grow within me. completely relieve our minds of our our natural spaces. lives with their family of five and With spring just around the corner daily stresses. “Ecosystem services are being works two jobs (one being where and summer to follow, it’s important I have always believed that the incorporated into decision making I’m constantly interacting with other to be aware of how the natural world purest answer to this problem is at all levels of public policy, land people), it’s difficult to find a space can not only allow us to reconnect exposure to nature. use planning, and urban design, where I can just be in absolute peace. with the planet, but provide us with According to a study done by and it’s very important to be sure to But when the weather warms up, I its own kind of support. We are of this Stanford Woods Institute for the incorporate empirical findings from head straight for the parks whenever I Earth, why not welcome its presence Environment, people who walked in psychology into these decisions,” have the opportunity. Not to walk, not into our lives and accept the amity it a natural area for 90 minutes “showed said Stanford University’s Gregory to hike, but to sit by the gurgling river provides, even if for 10 minutes? decreased activity in a region of the Bratman, lead author of the two for hours brain associated with a key factor in studies, to Berkley University’s if my day depression” as well as anxiety, versus “Greater Good Magazine.” allows me to. those who walked through an urban This current reach toward city Even if I area for 90 minutes. planners highlights how difficult it only do it Although you may not have 90 can be for people to have access to for half an minutes to spare, a good 10-15 nature. To have green space within hour or so, I minute stop by a local park to simply urban layouts could significantly have become listen for the quiet within you and the impact a community as a whole. accustomed quiet around you could greatly impact Although there are other alternative to doing this, your day. forms of destressing (exercising, yoga, because it Research done by Stanford shows art, therapy, etc.), I find being out in is my way that nature restores depleted attention nature to be the purest form. of pausing circuits in the brain and encourages a It is free reign; you can focus your life around more open, meditative mindset. attention on anything, including others Pexels March 12th – 18th Page 10 FunFun Page Page Crossword Puzzle Poetry Pick

After a Funeral After the service and reception by the stained glass windows, as hour if Christ the church is locked, and what with his outstretched hand were was in the air threading is left to settle out, the hymns blues and greens, warm yellows and prayers, and reds the candle smoke, the fragrance into a warp of silence and a weft of flowers, of dust and the last living soul, who soon to be spread out over the checks the doors matted carpet and calls out into the echoing with the faint wheel tracks of the restrooms, departed. discovers, in the sanctuary, great looms of sunlight broken into all of its colors Ted Kooser

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