SPORTS LIFESTYLE OPINION Athlete scores in academics Cheeky Business boosts self-care Transfers tough out transition

The Berkeley Beacon Emerson College’s student newspaper since 1947 • berkeleybeacon.com Thursday October 13, 2016 • Volume 70, Issue 5 THE FEATURE Students Sexual health surprised by and self-care automatic combine tuition charge Kyle Labe, Beacon Staff

Bret Hauff, Beacon Staff In the words of iconic hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, “Let’s talk about sex.” Or If you didn’t check your ECmail this rather, as Cheeky Business aims: sex-pos- summer, you may have missed a few itivity. emails that could’ve saved you $130. Cheeky Business is a feminist website In years past, students voluntarily en- created by Emerson alumni Ashley Cun- rolled for tuition insurance to assure they ningham. It seeks to examine the intrinsic would be refunded 80 percent of their tui- connectivity of sexual and mental health, tion and fees if they left the college mid-se- and to bring taboo branches of self-care, mester because of a physical or mental like masturbation and pornography, into health issue. This year, all undergraduates the spotlight. were automatically charged for the insur- With articles ranging from body image ance, according to Emerson’s website. Stu- in bed to the various flavors of one’s va- dents were given until Sept. 7, the first day gina, the website features original content of classes, to opt out of the plan. from Cunningham, and submissions and The college does reimburse a portion of forums. students’ tuition if they drop out for med- Cunningham graduated in ‘15 with a ical reasons, but the amount decreases as degree in marketing. She was president the semester progresses. If a student must and founder of Active Minds at Emerson leave during the first two weeks, Emerson for her four years, and started Cheeky will reimburse 80 percent of their tuition. Business just earlier this year. But if someone leaves after the fifth week, “Cheeky Business is essentially a cul- uninsured, the college will give them mination of my advocacy,” Cunningham nothing. One of the Dragtoberfest performers woos the audience. • Shelby Grebbin / Beacon Staff said, “[It] is a call to action to disrupt Students with the insurance are guaran- sex-negative culture, to defy stigma. teed 80 percent of their tuition if they drop health problem, physical or mental. Room "There are This year, 2,971 students bought—or Women deserve stress-free erotic spaces out at any time; insurance covers what the and board are not refunded. did not opt out of—tuition insurance. Al- more than anything else.” school doesn’t. If someone who is insured Last year, 84 students purchased full- alternatives though the Office of Enrollment provided leaves in week four, the college will pay 20 year insurance and 12 more paid to be to automatic these figures, it declined repeated requests percent and the insurance pays 60 percent. insured for only the spring semester, for comment. But this coverage is only applicable if a according to the Office of Enrollment. enrollment." Addy Rose, a junior writing, literature, student leaves because of a medical issue. Of these students, seven left the college and publishing major, said she didn’t Students must have a doctor's note and mid-semester, along with another 66 who —Ragan verification from the college to certify the were not covered. Lower See Tuition page 3 See Cheeky page 8

Junior quartet launches production company

Olivia Gerasole, Beacon Correspondent Monto, an acquaintance at the time, for "One day, assistance in producing. She discovered Watching the seed of an idea blos- they were an amazing team. Around the som successfully doesn’t happen very of- I over- third movie, the two played with the idea ten. But for junior visual and media arts heard them of starting a production company togeth- majors, Katya Alexander, Victor Velle, er, and Velle quickly joined. Chance Tyler Molenda, and Alex Mon- talking “One day, I overheard them talking to, their seedling dream became reality about starting a company and just said, ‘I early in 2016, when they founded their about start- want in,’” Velle said. “I also knew I wanted own film production company: Colorless ing a com- Chance with me, so I brought him along.” Queen Studios. The meaning behind the studio name The locally-based indie business car- pany and sheds light on how the group of juniors ries projects through to completion and just said, 'I work together. Before the four joined forc- covers everything from consultation and es, Velle and Molenda created the charac- pre-production to filming and post-pro- want in." ter of the Colorless Queen in a fictional duction. What started as a small company world they thought up together. of four kids making films out-of-pocket —Victor “The Colorless Queen is the main char- False alarm in Little Building has turned into a business with clients Velle, ju- acter in this world and she’s sort of this like photographer Christian Hopkins and perfect mix of all these different species, By Max Reyes • p. 3 dance company Take it Away Dance, who nior VMA and is the closest thing to what the original approach the studio through its website. and co- human was,” said Velle. Last year, when Alexander had many Evacuated students waited outside for updates. • Nathanael King / Beacon Staff projects on her plate, she reached out to founder See CQ page 7

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Bret Hauff, Beacon Staff phone, from a coffee shop in Denver. “I surprised by think in this moment, all problems with Members of the Emerson community immigration is a big connection with ed- tuition charge are making their way across the country ucation.” in an effort to humanize the immigrant The three are about halfway through Continued from page 1 experience. their weeks-long, 4,500-mile trip from Continuing the two-year-long en- Boston, through Colorado, to California, know about the insurance. deavor, Proyecto Carrito, a cross-country but they won’t stop there. “The fact that it costs extra, that stu- trip in a van literally wrapped in the text The group will finish their trek by dents weren’t consulted, is a bad thing,” of the immigrant stories of its members, looping back to Kentucky, where they’ll she said. “But it's good that students have co-directors Tamera Marko, an Emerson meet with Maria Portillo, another Emer- that option [to be insured].” professor; and Ryan Catalani, an Em- son maintenance worker, to present at the Emerson offers this policy through a erson alumnus and former Beacon edi- Thomas R. Watson conference on rhetoric partnership with Quincy-based nation- tor-in-chief, are traveling with Emerson and composition at the University of Lou- al tuition insurance firm Dewar. Ragan maintenance worker Mario Ernesto Oso- isville from Oct. 20–22. Lower, vice president of the firm, said that rio to promote his immigrant story. nearly a quarter of the about 140 colleges “I think it’s a very beautiful time be- the firm serves enroll students in tuition cause my story is about immigration and insurance automatically, like Emerson did education,” Ernesto Osorio said on the  [email protected] The Proyecto Carrito van’s itinerary map . this year. Courtesy of Ryan Catalani To understand why institutions are do- ing this, it’s important to know how insur- Overheated A/C ance works. All policyholders at Emerson Teach-in to paid a $130 fee. This money is put into a sets off alarms 'Clowns' on campus pool from which all claims are paid. touch on racial Say Emerson enrolls 100 students in this policy; the college would have Max Reyes, Beacon Staff Max Reyes, Beacon Staff issues $13,000 to reimburse any one of those 100 students if they dropped out due to med- Students in the Little Building were At least two people wearing costume Ross Cristantiello, Beacon Staff ical emergency. That’s hardly enough to evacuated Wednesday for what was later masks were sighted on Boylston Street cover 80 percent of one student’s semes- determined to be a false alarm. on Wednesday night. Two men were de- In an effort to spur conversation about ter tuition. But if every undergraduate at At 2:45 p.m., Emerson’s Emergency tained by Emerson College Police Depart- race-related issues at Emerson, the col- Emerson (3,757 people, according to the Notification System warned students of a ment officers. lege is convening a teach-in at various school’s website) enrolled in the program, possible fire on the fifth floor of the Little ECPD Lieutenant Robert Bousquet locations across campus, according to an the college would have $488,410 to draw Building. said in an interview that there were no email sent by President M. Lee Pelton. A from. Students on the fourth, fifth, and sixth arrests, and no one was harmed. He de- teach-in is an educational forum, similar More students enrolled in tuition insur- floors were evacuated. Those on other clined to comment further or say whether to a seminar but with less restrictions on ance means the college has more money to floors were recommended to take shelter charges were filed. "It was topics and time. reimburse if some leave mid-semester. where they were. Around 20 minutes later, Emma Weeks, a sophomore visual This event sprouted from the ad-hoc “What we’ve seen over the past five ENS confirmed that the Boston Fire De- and media arts major, said she saw a man kind of Cultural Competency Committee formed years is a very large increase in the num- partment secured the building. wearing a baseball cap and another man like in in Spring 2015 as a reaction to student ber of mental health withdraws,” Lower There was no fire. An overheated air wearing a Mario mask outside the Colo- protest about the lack of diversity among said. “With the increase in activity, it be- conditioning and heat air intake system nial Building. Psycho." faculty members and the treatment of stu- came more difficult to cover the premium triggered the alarm, according to the ENS. According to Weeks, the man in the dents of color, according to the Teach-In’s for withdraws.” Students reported smelling and see- baseball cap was pacing back and forth —Emma Facebook event. There are alternatives to automatic en- ing smoke. Elissa Chojnicki, a graduate and yelling and the man in the Mario Weeks, Beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cutler Ma- rollment, Lower said. He said institutions communication studies student and a mask was holding a knife in a menacing jestic Theater, the teach-in will feature a could increase the premium for a tuition residence assistant on the third floor, said way toward the people in the Colonial soph- keynote speech from Eddie Glaude, Jr., insurance policy, but raising the price she went to the fifth floor and found it was Building entrance. omore chair of the Center for African American could deter students from enrolling. filled with smoke. “[It was] kind of like in Psycho,” Weeks Studies and the William S. Tod Professor Lower said he expects more institu- “It basically just smelled like a micro- said, referring to the classic Alfred Hitch- VMA and of Religion and African American Studies tions to make this transition in coming wave had blown up,” said Shelby Renjifo, cock film. at Princeton University. years because many colleges do not have a sophomore visual and media arts major Two other witnesses reported seeing up witness Glaude’s talk, entitled “A Revolution of enough students enrolling in tuition in- who was on the floor. to four people in costumes also on Boyl- Value: A Politics for Our Time,” will focus surance to cover the number of claims. The Boston Fire Department could not ston Street. on changing how Americans should view Pablo Escobosa, a senior visual and be reached for comment. This report follows sightings of individ- their government and race, according to a media arts major, said he didn’t know uals in clown costumes across the United schedule posted on Emerson’s website. about the insurance and he doesn’t know States and United Kingdom. CBS Boston Pelton also wrote that the teach-in is if he is insured. has reported clown sightings at many organized with support from the Office of “I’m glad that [Emerson] has it,” Es- colleges in Massachusetts, including Em- Academic Affairs, the Office of Diversity cobosa said, “but they should have done manuel College, Merrimack College, and and Inclusion, and Associate Professor Ja- something better to inform us.” the University of Massachusetts Amherst. bari Asim from the writing, literature, and publishing department.

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Maya Pontone, Beacon Correspondent Program graduate students, Grant said. to strengthen their skills and better pre- students interested in writing to apply to He said this allows them to connect with pare them for college, Grant said. Emerson College, it also helps other stu- Despite having only just begun his first younger students through sharing their “It was just a great way to connect with dents, no matter where they choose to go year of college, freshman Antonio Weath- "It was just own writing experiences. students and have them talk about things to school, to prepare for college applica- ers is no stranger to the Emerson campus. “The opportunity to teach in Emerson- that are going on in their community, tions, Grant said. In high school, Weathers attended a great way WRITES was one of the things that made things that were going on outside in the In Weathers’ case, the Emerson- EmersonWRITES—a writing program to connect me apply to Emerson for my MFA,” said world; just being a creative outlet, but also WRITES program made Emerson College offered to junior high and high school with stu- Breauna Roach, a graduate student enter- helping them to become better writers,” his first choice when he applied to college. students in the Boston area. The program ing her second year teaching poetry class- Grant said. Having experienced the school’s writing consists of poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and dents and es in the program. In addition to the four writing classes, program first-hand, he said he was already multi-genre classes that run from Oc- have them Roach also teaches introduction to col- the program offers various college prep familiar with it and knew Emerson would tober to February, introducing students lege writing and research writing in Emer- and financial aid workshops to give pro- be the right college for him. to different aspects of creative writing in talk about son’s FYWP, and poetry at Berklee College spective students a better sense of the The EmersonWRITES program begins contrast to the academic writing typically things that of Music. She said she felt that her expe- application process, said Grant. Unlike its first class of the year on Oct. 15. taught in schools, said Christopher Grant, are going rience with the program helped her grow other college programs, he said Emerson- one of the program’s coordinators and as a writer as well: it introduced her to the WRITES gives students advice from the associate director in enrollment manage- on in their different perspectives of younger students college perspective, providing informa- ment. community, and helped her reassess her own knowl- tion on letters of recognition, college es- Weathers took the EmersonWRITES edge and writing. says, and scholarships. poetry classes for three years, after a high things that EmersonWRITES, originally devel- While the program does help attract  [email protected] school teacher recommended it to him as were going oped by both the Office of Enrollment and a sophomore. While the program helped the FYWP, was initiated in response to the him develop his skills as a writer, it also on out- quality of college freshmen admissions es- boosted his confidence and provided him side in the says, said Grant, who used to work in the Corrections & Clarifications a group of friends outside of school who world." admissions office. The October 6 article, “Howdily doodily, it’s The Simpsons creator,” inaccu- shared a common interest in writing, After reading applicants’ essays, it be- rately stated in the headline that Mike Reiss created The Simpsons. He is the Weathers said. —Christo- came clear to the office that many stu- show’s writer, producer, and former showrunner. “I had a group of friends who I could pher Grant, dents needed help preparing for the ex- always show my poetry to, and they would program pectations of Emerson’s writing courses, The April 6 article, “SGA talks student concerns, fitness center,” misgen- always be cool listening to me, like an au- he said. dered Student Government Association Journalism Senator Sam Amore. dience at home,” he said. coordinator As a result, the college reached out to Amore uses they/them pronouns. The program’s classes are taught by young writers through their high school many of Emerson’s First-Year Writing teachers and guidance counselors in order editorial The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 4 More than just talk: combating rape culture rhetoric

Last week, a tape released by The Wash- ize sexual assault. It’s ammunition for the directly combatting those uncomfortable ington Post captured a 2005 conversation behavior, gender performance, and so- situations with programs about interven- At issue: between Republican presidential nominee cially constructed sexual dichotomy that tion, education, and equality takes those Donald Trump's Donald Trump and former “Access Holly- has historically fueled sexual assault. Lan- complaints out of the abstract web and wood” host Billy Bush. The recording cap- guage is powerful, and dismissing violence into reality. These changes are happening comments perpetu- tured Trump discussing sexually assault- against women as innocent, meaningless because the student body is listening to ate rape culture. ing various women, stating, “when you’re banter between men ignores a problem the rhetoric being used on a nation stage a star, they let you do it.” We're set- that impacts everyone in this election and by people like Donald Trump, and it is rec- The release of the tape incited imme- everyone on this campus. ognizing, “We don’t want that happening Our take: diate backlash from both parties. Howev- ting our- With advocacy campaigns like Emer- h e re .” er, this isn’t the first deplorable comment selves up son STANDS, Violence Prevention and Theater kids, film buffs, news junkies, We can combat regarding women the real estate mogul Response’s interpersonal violence preven- slam poets: we’re all here to study com- toxicity with has made—there have been many offen- for fail- tion strategy, and the Office of Housing munication in some form. We’re setting sive remarks made in his campaign. As ure if we and Residence Life’s upcoming domestic ourselves up for failure if we don’t pay awareness and Megyn Kelly pointed out in the GOP de- violence and street harassment awareness close attention to language and seman- involvement. bate this August, Trump has called women don't pay week, our community is doing its part to tics, both in the classroom and in the real “fat pigs,” “dogs,” “slobs,” and “disgusting close at- combat violence. Emerson STANDS week world. Picking apart rhetoric isn’t nitpicky animals.” These comments have caused is sponsored by WPR, with Director Mel- or fussy or, god forbid, “political correct- considerable controversy but have all tention to anie Matson and survivor advocate Greta ness gone mad.” Talk is always more than somewhat been rationalized by Trump language Spoering leading the events. This program “just talk.” Words can empower someone supporters because they were targeted is a direct response to the needs of college or tear them down; words can build and at specific women. These comments are and se- students and is created to not only start words can destroy. Words are weapons— much harder to rationalize because the mantics, a dialogue but to provide students with the onus is on us to disarm those who are identity of the woman Trump speaks the proper tools to prevent violence. It’s careless with them. about is ambiguous—essentially, his com- both in a strategy for halting power-based vio- ments are targeted at all women. the class- lence, including sexual assault, harass- We’re well aware of Trump’s tendency to ment, stalking, and abusive relationships. clumsily beat around the bush to distract room and Violence, in all its forms (even words), is Editorials are written solely by Edi- audiences from his vile tact and cast off his the real intolerable, and disrupting rape culture tor-in-Chief Jackie Roman, Managing actions (coupled with frantic arm waving, begins with proactive programming like Editors Christina Bartson, Mark Garts- of course). And this past week when he world. Emerson STANDS. beyn, and Laura King, Opinion Editor brushed off sexual assault as “locker room Similarly, the upcoming week of resi- Shelby Grebbin, and Deputy Opinion talk,” he once again attempted to erase dent assistant sponsored programs about Editor Madelene Nieman without consul- lines he’s crossed. But this time the etch- domestic violence and street harassment tation from other staff members, and does a-sketch effect won’t hold. His rhetoric is turn talk into action. For years, many not influence any stories. Op-Eds reflect more than euphemism—it’s rape culture. Emerson students have complained about the views of only their authors, not The These words, “locker room talk,” normal- street harassment, and rightfully so. But Berkeley Beacon.

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Frightened freshmen fear their cheesy creations to be the cause of a faux fire fiasco. opinionThe Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 5 The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 5 Diversity to disillusionment: the transfer experience

Kevin Milton Milton is a junior journalism major and a correspondent for the Beacon.

Being a new student bears certain hard- ships across a variety of areas. As a first se- mester transfer student at Emerson, I have faced a few myself. Transferring schools can be a difficult adjustment when it in- volves leaving a familiar environment for a place you may not know much about. Often times, we feel insecure about our newfound ignorance as incoming students. Having to readjust to a new institutional ambiance and making new friends with people who’ve already formed tight-knit circles are just two of the issues we face. The deck is stacked seemingly high against the transfer student. Transferring from a community college in Maryland where the students represented over 180 countries, made diversity part of my ideal college environment. I was used to seeing people of different backgrounds, and that was something that dramatically changed once I arrived at Emerson. So I thought about race as another factor, an unspoken one, at play in the transfer experience. It can be easy to harbor feelings of alienation or intimidation when you aren’t accus- tomed to a particular demographic or cul- Minority transfer students feel noticably different—we need to create a more inclusive environment for all. • Photo by Jacob Cutler/ Beacon Staff ture. I have dealt with these feelings myself and began to wonder what the transfer pro- student?” The deck of cards seemed to be stacked even higher cess entails when students of color trans- against the transfer student of color. of myself and other new students alike, particularly the minorities, ferred to predominantly white institutions Emerson is an institution where 70 percent of its student who may have a harder time fitting in. It is important to remem- (PWIs), such as Emerson College. body is white . I began to talk to fellow transfers who were not ber that one negative transfer story is not reflective of the entire Since coming to Emerson, I have not white, and noticed something pretty interesting. While many new student community. But there are so many versions of these been made to feel entirely included. Had had reported mild racism, I was shocked by the response from stories, and we as an institution need to investigate the root of the it not been for my eager and enthusiastic Taylor Jett, class of 2016 and co-founder of Protesting Oppres- issue. “Expression necessary to evolution” was once our school’s personality, which has led me to join many sion With Educational Reform (POWER) a group of which I am "The deck of motto. Why not uphold what we promote? Let’s incite change so extracurricular activities and different or- now a member. that all community members feel comfortable and included. ganizations, I would not know anyone at “My first week at Emerson, two of my suite mates (both white cards seemed Despite my occasional lack of comfort, I have grown to real- this school. I have yet to experience any girls) started joking about how they weren’t sure what to expect ly like and appreciate Emerson College. For any student who is real form of the inclusion that Emerson from me because initially they thought that I was going to be ‘too to be stacked having trouble meeting people and making friends, there are boasts. Regarding my peers, no one has black to live with,’” Jett said over the phone. even high- solutions. Getting involved and seeking support are a couple ways truly made me feel welcome at this school. It was shocking to hear about these remarks in what was per- you can go finding your place in the Emerson community. Some For a college with an office of diversity and ceived to be a progressive and inclusive environment here at Em- er against groups on campus I’ve found to be helpful and inclusive are EA- inclusion that attests to ensuring cultural erson. However, noting the color of my skin as a potential reason the transfer GLE, POWER, and UNITE. Many faculty members have also competency, and inclusion where diversity behind my failure to properly assimilate was only reinforced by expressed their potential roles as support systems. Use them as is regarded, I must say I am disappointed. the experience of another transfer student of color. I feel that if student of resources for success. Since transferring from my old institution I will not fully attribute this to my brown I harbor these feelings, and students like Jett experienced these I have become more aware of my race, and what it means to be skin, but what I will say is that I feel notice- acts of racism, then others must deal with similar encounters. color." Hispanic and Black in this community. I believe that race, just like ably different. I write this in an attempt to question, not to accuse. The fact any other factor when transferring, is important. However, let’s use By belonging to a perceivably marginal- that I have to wonder whether my skin color plays a role in my the varying racial backgrounds as a learning opportunity and not a ized group, and identifying as a person of ability to assimilate should highlight Emerson’s ability to do a reason to alienate others or ourselves. color, I cannot ignore the question, “Would better job. We need to ensure that students of color aren’t made I fit in better at Emerson if I was a white to feel isolated, belittled, or unwanted. I advocate on the behalf  [email protected] Beacon staff evaluates enigmatic election

Do you think Donald Trump’s con- What do you think this election Has this election gotten you more in- We asked a few Beacon staff what sistent anti-establishment rhetoric is means for the future of national pol- terested in politics? helping or hurting him at this point itics? they think about this highly-charged in the campaign? This election cycle has been pretty I’ve been seeing a lot of op-eds painful, at least recently. I’m fed up election. Here’s what they had to say. Trump certainly is consistent—con- heralding the downfall of the Repub- at this point, watching the debates sistently foolish. After a half-hearted lican Party. It’s self-destructing, it’s and staying updated on the race apology for his statements captured falling apart, it’s a wreck. Libertarian more out of obligation than actual Do you think if the sexual assault It seems like Hillary Clinton has ev- on tape, he has now decided to candidate Gary Johnson said in Au- interest. To be fair, I’ve already voted tape was released earlier, that Trump erything going for her. What does she fight the Republican establishment, gust that “Trump is the demise” of on an absentee ballot, but my inter- would’ve still been nominated? need to do to give herself the extra saying that “the shackles have been the GOP. est waned long before I filled in any push? taken off.” While this may be appeal- Mind you, a major party hasn’t bubbles. This is the first election I’ve Trump has surpassed all of our ing to his loyal base, this rhetoric is risen since the GOP itself replaced followed as a registered voter, so I’ve expectations so far, and his fanbase In Clinton’s acceptance speech at the truly unappealing to a general pub- the Whigs in 1860. So: I don’t think paid much more attention than in has clearly proven to be an untapped Democratic National Convention, lic. A man totally unable to admit that the Republican Party is going previous years, and frankly, I’m a voter group. Even with the tape, un- she dropped an important phrase: his mistakes is not someone most anywhere. It survived (and thrived!) little burned out. Maybe it’s the spe- fortunately, I think he could have Systematic racism. It’s shockingly people want to vote for. His devot- after Watergate, after all. Like Nixon, cific candidates, maybe it’s the media gotten this far. He’s been accused of rare for politicians to address these ed supporters will not leave him, re- Trump is facing a lot of animosity coverage, or maybe it’s the way this rape in the past, by his ex-wife. He’s inequalities on an institutional level. gardless of the scandals that have yet among the Republican establish- election comes up in conversation criticized illegal immigrants. He’s But I’d like to hear Clinton go deep- to emerge. The general public? Not ment, but it’s the electorate that ac- almost daily. Actually, maybe it’s all cozied up to Vladimir Putin. And er on how power and privilege can so much. He is shooting himself in tually supports a party. It’s not like three (it’s definitely all three). Don’t all of that happened before he was affect us all. the foot by turning his back on the Trump is actually losing much of the get me wrong, this election is very even nominated. If he could get his establishment, and it may lead to the mostly white and largely male Re- important and I would be incred- voters to forgive all that, the reality -Laura King GOP ballot being overturned. Of publican core. ibly surprised and disappointed if is he could get them to forgive these Managing Editor course, Trump is far too delusion- The Republican Party is staying my candidate lost. However, at this tapes as well. This is a voter base al to realize this. You don’t play the put, but maybe it’ll evolve? After all, point, it’s all a bit much. Bring on that’s angry—angry about their in- game by breaking the rules: this is a we’ve had three major realignments November 9. comes, angry about shifting power lesson Trump will learn too late. in the major parties since Lincoln’s dynamics, and angry about (what GOP. Who knows what’ll happen to -Ross Cristantiello they perceive to be) liberal change. -Madelene Nieman the Republicans in the long term? Assistant News Editor In a way, it seems Trump can do no Deputy Opinion Editor wrong for them. -Mark Gartsbeyn Managing Editor -Jackie Roman Editor-in-Chief The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 6

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The Offices of the President, Academic Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, Te a ch-I n on and Honors Program Present Race Panels

October 14, 2016 10:00 am–11:00 am 12:30–1:30 pm Jessica Chance, Moderator, Emerson Assistant Director, Liaison to Alumni and Graduate Students, Keynote Laughing While Mad: Career Services Race and Identity on with Eddie Glaude 3:00–4:00 pm Cutler Majestic Theatre American Sitcoms Bright Family Screening Room Keynote includes 15-min Q&A Building Community Screening Charles Beard Room 11:15 am–12:15 pm 1:45–2:45 pm Using creativity to bring people Anatomy of Activism together. Charles Beard Room Intersectionality Panelists Charles Beard Room Nia Evans, Executive Director of What is activism? What does it Boston NAACP take to become an activist? How Everyone’s talking about Cheryl Buchanan, Founder of can one get involved with a cause? intersectionality, but what is it Writers Without Margins exactly? What does it have to do Bing Broderick, Executive Director Panelists with race? of Haley House Julie Hennrikus, Executive Director Judy Pryor-Ramirez, Moderator, of StageSource, Cultural Diversity Panelists Executive Director of Emerson’s Elma Lewis Center Advocate Sarah Jackson, Northeastern Jenny Lau, Core Trainer for the Assistant Professor of Activist Training Institute Communication Studies The Crisis in Casting Cole Parke, Representative, Katerina Gonzalez Seligmann, Showing Up for Racial Justice Emerson Assistant Professor of for Stage and Media Chala Tshitundu, Moderator, Writing, Literature and Publishing Bright Family Screening Room EBONI President Heather Watkins, Writer, Disability Advocate Panelists Zoe Gadegbeku, Moderator, Crime + Punishment Joe Wilson Jr., Actor, Trinity Communications Associate, Repertory Theater Greene Theater Emerson’s Elma Lewis Center Mike Lew, Playwright, Author of Why are so many people of color TIGER STYLE! upcoming at the behind bars? Are police officers Artful Change Huntington Theatre targeting minorities or just doing Bright Family Screening Room Eyde Belasco, Casting Director their jobs? (Transparent, among other credits) via Skype Art for art’s sake or art to change Destiny Lilly, Casting Director for the world? Panelists films, TV, commercials, and theater Michael Brown, Emerson Assistant Melia Bensussen, Moderator, Professor of Political Science Panelists Emerson Professor of Gia Barboza, Northeastern Assistant Shawn LaCount, Co-founder and Performing Arts Professor of Cultures, Societies and Artistic Director of Company One Global Studies and Criminology and (Theater) Criminal Justice Lori Lobenstine, Program Design Frank Rudy Cooper, Suffolk Lead at Design Studio for Social Professor of Law Intervention Nathaniel Charles, Moderator, Terry Marshall, Founder of Open to the Emerson community POWER Co-chair Intelligent Mischief (Artful Change) Seating is first come, first served The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 7 arts CQ Studios travels the world, brings stories to screen

Colorless Queen Studios, founded by, from left to right, Alex Monto, Katya Alexander, Victor Velle, and Chance Molenda, produce documentaries for clients.• Courtesy from Colorless Queen Studios

Continued from page 1 CQ Studios up and running, she reached ready to film.’” said. “If there’s a deadline, we’ll do every- out to them again to see if they wanted a The rest of the crew also endured a bro- "We never thing we can to meet it, but until everyone documentary. The team was so passionate ken stove, an exploding toilet, and food release until is happy, it’s back to the drawing board.” “She encompasses passion, creativity, log- about the project, they funded everything and water shortages. As CQ Studios adds more work to its ic,” Molenda said. “She’s an impartial lead- themselves. The aim of this film was to go The juniors say that as wild as the film- it's ready. list, everyday parts of life from school, er and extremely well-rounded.” beyond documenting what the African ing experiences are, their ambitious atti- If there's to business, to quality time with friends With the exception of Before I Leave, a Education Program was doing: CQ Stu- tudes carry them through to the post-pro- and family have become a balancing act. narrative film the four made together, CQ dios also wanted to capture life in the town duction stage, where the quality of the a deadline, The company has just taken on its biggest Studios is mostly creating documentaries, of Kafue. In doing so, the main storyline of whole film starts to come together. Velle, project to date. With a $500,000 budget shooting with equipment they have ac- FOUR took root. who usually takes on the directorial role, we'll do ev- from their client, CQ Studios will film an quired over the years, and editing out of “While we were filming, we found that said he brings larger than life ideas to the erything we environmental documentary titled 8 Bil- their own apartments. the kids were so inspiring on a much deep- editing stage, and Molenda is happy to go lion Angels that will take them all over the “I think documentary work is a real- er level,” Monto said. “These four kids that through with them. can to meet world in the next year, covering environ- ly good platform for us right now,” Velle we bonded with the most represented the “Essentially, what gives us our edge is it, but until mental issues and overpopulation. said. “It allows us not only to share things youth in Kafue as a whole in four different that Victor is crazy and I’m a pushover,” The group admits that it is challenging that we are really passionate about, but it’s ways. That’s how we kind of came up with Molenda said. everyone trying to balance being a kid while doing also given us the ability to travel, explore, the name and the theme for this project.” The company says quality is a driving an adult job, but it helps that the four have and learn more about ourselves and each The determination to make a quality force behind every one of CQ Studios’ is happy each other to fall back on. other.” film has landed CQ Studios in some wild films. Monto said that CQ’s website tab it's back to “Every life-changing experience we are In the short months that CQ Studios situations. Seizing an opportunity through is always open on his computer, and he is having right now, we’re going through to- has been creating work, the team has had a chance encounter with an old friend, the constantly perfecting its appearance. So the draw- gether,” Alexander said. a plethora of new experiences. The studio’s team found themselves on a boat off the far, the group says they have been build- ing board." “We’ve definitely grown with each other first big travel film, FOUR, took Monto, coast of California for a spearfishing doc- ing their reputation mostly through word- and learned off of each other’s experienc- Alexander, and Velle all the way to Zam- umentary called NOMAD. Here, Monto of-mouth, so it’s essential that everything —Victor es,” Monto said. “Our final product really bia. soldiered through extreme seasickness released is something the entire team is shows that we absolutely love what we do.” Alexander had been in contact with a and second degree sunburns. proud of, especially now that they are Velle, junior company called the African Education “He was such a trooper,” Velle said. “He starting to make money off of their proj- visual and Program during high school but had nev- had all these burns and blisters and would ects. er actually made a film for them. With just put a towel over himself and say, ‘I’m “We never release until it’s ready,” Velle media arts  [email protected] Comics with a cause: superheroes and political

Cathleen Cusachs Once a week in the fifth grade, I There’s a history to the cultural relevan- from politics to guarantee their ability to a quirky girl in a skirt and cardigan work- Cusachs is a junior would walk with my sister and three cy of superheroes. Ancient Greek and Ro- protect all humans. He clashes with Robert ing for a news organization, is a character journalism major younger cousins to my Aunt’s house af- man myths about Hercules, Perseus, and Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, who thinks their I can connect with. It gives me hope that I and the Beacon’s ter school, where we would eagerly await Theseus were spread around like wildfire free reign would do more damage than too can have an impact on the world, de- arts editor. our post-homework treat: City of Heroes. to combat fears of gods and grievances good. Even though this ethical dilemma is spite not being a man like Superman and It was the comic book dorks’ internet oa- with rulers. In more modern history, DC’s not as explicitly relevant as Hydra, it still Captain America. sis, a multi-player superhero simulation golden boy, Superman, was created by sparks an important debate on what the In fact, the show features a variety of game, complete with customizable cos- the sons of Jewish immigrants during the “good side” means while showing two pas- badass women. Chyler Leigh plays Kara’s tumes and origin stories. I could be, if Great Depression. He quickly became an sionate heroes trying to preserve it. non-powered, less traditionally girly sis- only virtually, an ideal version of myself. icon, a beacon of hope and light. During a Themes promoting human decency ter, Alex Danvers, who works for a top se- It wasn’t the costumes, plots, or the explo- time of trouble and despair, he optimisti- are not always included in the superhero cret organization fighting villains with en- sions that entranced my adolescent imag- cally reminded the nation to work togeth- world though. DC’s Batman v Superman: hanced capabilities. Jenna Dewan-Tatum ination, though. It was the fight for good. er and care for each Dawn of Justice, plays Superman’s Lois Lane’s sister Lucy, a This theme of hope and inspiration dates other, the epitome which premiered high ranking lawyer for the military, and back to the tales of heroes in ancient cul- of the moral high This head-on confron- in the spring, told Calista Flockhart is Cat Grant, head of a tural mythologies, and it comes alive once ground. a story of two ar- media empire and Kara’s strict, no-non- again in Marvel’s newest Netflix collabora- Marvel’s Captain tation of the evil in rogant “heroes” sense boss. Almost every episode features tion, Luke Cage. America also became putting their pride an explicit dialogue on sexism. Marvel has Luke Cage, an impenetrable, su- a symbol of the na- the world is what I love over the well-be- their own foray into feminism with Net- per-strong black hero in Harlem, knows tion. With a impen- about the comic fran- ing of the city. The flix’s Jessica Jones, a season-long allegory his cultural significance in the fiction- etrable red, white, wildly anticipated on rape culture and consent. As a wom- al representation of the vibrant Afri- and blue shield, the chise. It instills hope. Suicide Squad also an, it’s inspiring to finally see characters can-American New York community. The super strong Cap- fell short in re- I can identify with on the screen fighting writers recognize it in the world outside tain famously fights views, despite the a battle typically associated with men, an the screen too, and don’t shy away from Hydra, the fictional organization working opportunity for a conversation on risking emotion Luke Cage hopes to appeal to in controversial dialogue. In one scene, Cage through the Nazi regime. He was created the lives of criminals to save law-abiding the black community, too. runs away from police while wearing a during World War II to encourage the citizens. Both of these films faced harsh These topical dialogues are important dark hoodie, referencing the 2012 shoot- United States government to intervene criticism for their plot, cinematography, to a franchise based around moral ideal- ing of Trayvon Martin and similar cases against Germany, or so it is commonly be- and acting. But—full disclosure—I didn’t ism and magical powers. Although these since. Mike Colter, the actor playing the lieved. He represented the ethical choice see either of them. I did not want to tar- narratives are completely fictional and bulletproof vigilante, said in interviews millions hoped we would make during a nish my strong belief in the symbolic sig- extraordinary, they’re grounded in some that he knows the importance of his por- period of fear and prejudice. nificance of superheroes. truth. There are people out there dedicat- trayal and never wants to belittle it. The The modern day Cap, in perfect condi- This isn’t strictly a Marvel vs. DC de- ing their lives toward working for what’s show isn’t flawless in regards to Black tion after being frozen in ice for decades, bate, though. DC hit the nail on the head good and true. Superheroes tap into a Lives Matter’s complete message, but it’s takes on a more subtle political message (maybe a little too hard) with Supergirl. hope so deeply rooted in society that I’d be joining the ongoing conversation without in Marvel’s recent film, Captain America: Originally on CBS for its first season, the terrified of a world without them. hesitation. This head-on confrontation of Civil War. Chris Evans’ portrayal of the in-your-face feminist power show pre- the evil in the world is what I love about patriot believes his crime fighting squad, miered its second season on The CW this  [email protected] the comic franchise. It instills hope. The Avengers, needs to be independent week. Supergirl’s alter ego, Kara Danvers, @catcusachs lifestyle The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 8 Emerson alum gets cheeky on new website • Everyone deserves access to honest tred during those years. There was the information on how to take care of constant contradiction between her ab- their body & mind. "I think the stinence-only education teaching that It’s a reason Cunningham so open- sex was her only value, and the media ly welcomes submissions. Her goal is to website is telling her that the sexuality of plus- turn Cheeky Business into a community sized women, like herself, does not exist. of people sharing their voices in hopes to very em- So she decided to begin thinking for create a safe space to examine intersec- powering herself. Her goal was to turn her pain tionality and self-care practices. into empowerment, and use this fuel for The website has an Ask/Submit/Share for women, fire. page where anyone can send their point since it's a This fresh take culminated into her of view or anxieties, be it a question or senior thesis, which focused on the draw personal work. safe space to of women to gay porn, a topic she was It’s only fitting, since Cheeky Business interested in. She even delivered an Em- built its foundation on community voices. talk about erson TEDx Talk on the matter, which Cunningham began working on the sexuality and can be found on the Cheeky Business website roughly two years ago, after being website, to present her view in a more approached by women who told her they health." accessible, tangible way. followed her Facebook posts every day. —Louise She found pornography, in its own, She would regularly share information on to be sexual health, and any strictly an- sexual health, and these women praised Hardison, ti-porn view to be toxic. It is just another the positivity Cunningham brought to form of media to Cunningham, and she these seemingly unmentionable topics. freshman seeks to find a future for it that is not tox- Louise Hardison is a freshmen per- performing ic. To do so, Cunningham claims, we as a forming arts major, whose own feminism culture must identify its many problems recently drove her to visit Cheeky Busi- arts major in order to solve any. ness. “I am sex-positive,” Cunningham “I think the website is very empower- said, “And sex-positive means that we ing for women, since it’s a safe space to "I am need to create environments that allow talk about sexuality and health,” Hardison people to express themselves and their said. “There are very few places where sex-posi- sexualities.” women can openly talk about their sexual She hopes Cheeky Business can be a health without feeling dirty.” tive, and safe space for women and grow as her Cunningham took nearly a year to sex-positive advocacy does. She plans on increas- come up with the name Cheeky Business, ing the intake of submissions, as well as and then went to work on the website’s means that posting more original content. There are logo, whom she partnered with her friend we need to also plans on a podcast focused on “con- Sean Mack to create. The idea of the logo quering tough questions with explicit, is to combine the images of a brain and a create envi- personal answers.” vagina into one. “The reason I’m a feminist...I’m a stig- “Vaginas kind of look like the insides ronments ma fighter,” Cunningham said, “And why of brains,” Cunningham said. The logo that allow I wanted to take up this space and ad- Top: Ashley Cunningham, who is the creator of Cheeky Business. emphasizes the connection of mental and vocate is because I have experienced the Above: The logo for Cheeky Business. • Courtesy of Ashley Cunningham sexual health that Cheeky Business bases people to suffering that comes with closed conver- its identity on. express sations and misinformation. And I know Continued from page 1 in the way a lack of knowledge on sexu- Cunningham, on the other hand, how transformative honest, informed al health negatively affects one’s mental spent most of her adolescence developing themselves spaces can truly be. We are replacing ig- Mainly, Cunningham wants to recog- health and interpersonal relationships. her identity. Raised on Arkansan conser- norance and shame with empowerment nize the importance of self-care. In fact, this self-care is emphasized vatism and an abstinence-only education, and their because no aspect of your identity or ex- “Everyone has a right to self-care,” she through Cheeky Business’s manifesto— she invested her own savings into a purity sexualities." perience should be taboo.” said. “Self-care is a daily practice, but it is five bolded points displayed on the web- ring, and joked that she hardly knew what also intersectional.” site’s “About” page: a homosexual person even was. —Ashley Intersectionality measures the overlap- • Self-care is a daily practice. “People ask me, ‘So you were a bigot?’ Cunning- ping of two or more systems, much in the • Self-care is intersectional. Yeah, I was a bigot,” she said, “It’s like, you way Cheeky Business stresses the “insep- • Self-care is unique to the individual. want to see why I do this? Here’s my ab- ham, alum arable” relationship between mental and • No aspect of self-care should be si- stinence card.” sexual health. Cunningham was interested lenced or shamed. She said she began to well up self-ha-  [email protected] Style notes: In defense of outfit repeating If Kate Sanders were a real person, she most confident and comfortable. I tend to by fast-fashion companies is produced der McQueen dress and emerald green wouldn’t like me. wear these pieces regularly, and since most in developing countries for cheap costs. Diane von Furstenberg dress to different In The Lizzie McGuire Movie, mean girl of my clothes are black, blue, or white, And when clothing is manufactured for distinguished events. Kate Sanders calls the main character, Liz- they are highly equipped for mixing and cheap, the quality suffers. When a product Michelle Obama has done the same, zie, an “outfit repeater” after she wears a matching. is beyond the point of being worn again, wearing dresses by Thom Browne and powder blue puffy-sleeved dress under her Similar to the concept of the “French it often ends up contributing to the 15.1 Barbara Tfank multiple times. graduation gown—the same blue dress she wardrobe,” I use the same articles of cloth- million tons of textile waste that the En- Prior to his death, Apple CEO Steve Mia Zarrella wore to the spring dance. In Kate’s opin- ing in different ways by tucking in, tying vironmental Protection Agency recorded Jobs practically trademarked the combi- Zarrella is a junior ion, repeating an outfit was social suicide. up, cuffing, accessorizing, or layering. It’s back in 2013. nation of a black turtleneck, faded blue journalism major After seeing that movie in 2003, I was an inexpensive way to expand a small or The pieces that we can wear all the jeans, and white New Balance sneakers. and the Beacon’s style convinced outfit-repeating was a crime. basic wardrobe, and it’s creative. time are usually the ones that can sustain Grace Coddington, a former model and columnist. The negative association with this Dolly Parton, who in 2011 told Q Mag- the wear and tear. My Levi 501s are stur- the creative director at-large of American practice is still perpetuated through pop azine that she never dy jeans that can go Vogue, is known for wearing outfits of all culture and social media. Celebrities get wears the same outfit weeks before needing black. Meanwhile, Anna Wintour, the edi- “spotted” wearing the same dress or hat twice, has also famous- a break. tor-in-chief at Vogue, has sported the same and it makes tabloid headlines. And even ly said, “It takes a lot I use the same articles And sometimes hairstyle and sunglasses for so long they’ve I feel a little embarrassed when I realize I of money to look this garments that cost become iconic. posted two pictures in a row on Instagram c h e ap.” of clothing in different a little more last a As style icons and public figures, what in the same shirt. The singer-song- while longer. I’ve these people wear says a lot. The faux pas Will people think I am unhygienic or too writer has the money ways by tucking in, ty- gone through an em- of wearing the same outfit more than once uncreative to wear something different? It’s to buy new clothing ing up, cuffing, acces- barrassing amount of might have originated with bourgeoisie silly, yet it’s reality. all the time—I, on the cheap leather jackets attitudes, but that’s no longer the case. The idea that I couldn’t (noticeably) other hand, do not. sorizing, or layering. and ankle boots be- Instead, it’s a demonstration of eco-con- repeat the same outfit was planted in my Unlike tissues and fore deciding to invest scious fashion, a mark of creativity, and a mind during my tween years and it’s rein- disposable razors, in ones that would last display of personal style. forced every time my roommate asks me if clothing is supposed more than one win- Clothing is a utility to showcase per- I am going “to branch out and wear a pair to last. Yet, expendable clothing is on the ter season. When I invest in an article of sonality, interests, and ideas. It can be a of pants other than my blue Levis.” The rise. Fast-fashion stores like Zara, H&M, clothing, I tend to want to wear it all the manifestation of your true self or it can answer to the question is a resounding no. and Forever 21 restock their racks with time to “get my money’s worth,” as the ex- be a presentation of different personas. When moving into my Boston apart- new styles weekly, permitting shoppers to pression goes. Personal style incites confidence and com- ment this summer, I only brought pieces keep their wardrobes fresh for a low cost. And perhaps First Lady Michelle fort, so whether it is a powder blue peasant I wear all the time. I donated or sold the There is no need to wear the same outfit Obama and Duchess of Cambridge Kate dress or black turtleneck and New Balanc- garments with irrevocable stains, loose when you can purchase a whole new look Middleton share that same mindset. es, if it feels good and if you like it, you waistbands, itchy collars, and heinous pat- for less than $20. And once the $10 shirt Middleton has been photographed should wear it and then wear it again. terns, and I was left with my favorite piec- stretches out or the jeggings rip, you can repurposing and styling pieces like her es of clothing—my staples. always go back and buy replacements, navy Smythe blazer and cork wedges on These are the clothes I invested money right? multiple occasions. She has also worn in, fit me the best, and make me feel the However, much of the clothing sold eye-catching dresses like the red Alexan-  [email protected] The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 9 lifestyle Dreaming in doodles towards a career in game design

Laura King Beacon Staff

Last Sunday, Mercedes Lamb ambled down to the Dining Hall from her Little Building dorm room with her laptop, her Wacom drawing tablet, and a vague idea for an art piece. She grabbed a meal and headed to her favorite corner in the back dining room. Once her computer boot- ed up, and a gaming or horror podcast sounded through her headphones, Lamb drew until she completed the piece—a to- tal of five hours later. This is not unusual for Lamb when she has a drawing project, whether it’s a per- sonal project or a commissioned piece for another student. “I have people who will come and be like, ‘You’ve been here all day, haven’t you?’” Lamb said. More often than not, she admitted, she has been. Drawing isn’t Lamb’s only skill. She’s a junior in the individually-designed inter- disciplinary program, and her self-created major is writing for film and theater. After graduation, Lamb said she wants to work on horror video games akin to some of her favorites, “Outlast” and “Amnesia: The Dark Descent”. Left: Mercedes Lamb, an artist on campus, with YouTube star Jeremy Dooley. Right: A graphic Mercedes Lamb made based on an inside joke with class- Although Lamb doesn’t yet have any mates. • Courtesy of Mercedes Lamb game design experience, she’s well-stud- ied in two of its fundamental components: Her work is very graphic, with bold Giroux is creating a website for his and posted the design to Redbubble—and writing and drawing. She’s expanding her colors and thick lines. She uses the pro- production company, Top Tower Produc- Dooley purchased it. drawing portfolio through commissioned gram PaintTool SAI to draw and color her tions, and needed a logo. “It’s always so weird when I see him logos and posters for Emerson students, works, and Adobe Photoshop to add any “I really trusted her and gave her a lot wearing my shirt in his videos now,” Lamb and she’s sold many of her designs online. text or details. On Lamb’s Redbubble—a of creative freedom,” Giroux said. Lamb said. She said this experience, coupled with her site where artists can sell their work on worked with Giroux to develop an idea for "It's really Last year, Lamb met Dooley at PAX writing degree, could grant her more op- T-shirts, mugs, and more—she has sold the logo—a whimsical, blue-toned city- East, the Boston leg of a national gam- tions to get her foot in the door. some of her more popular designs. Under scape, with attention drawn to a tall tower unique. It's ing convention. She’s planning on using “I might not get the job I want in one the screenname littleartistan, she has post- at the center. the funds from her projects to attend the game,” Lamb said. “But in the next one I ed plays on the logos of campus eateries. “I don’t think I’ve met anyone as friend- not some- event again next April. While the conven- can get the writing job.” One featured the Einstein’s Bagels logo, ly as her,” Giroux said. thing you tion is undeniably enjoyable, she said it’s Lamb prefers digital art now, but she modified to “Eiseinstein” Bagels, in refer- Lamb sets the price for a commission also a networking experience. didn’t start out that way. Through most ence to famous film director Sergei Eisen- based on the time and effort it will take her see every “There are opportunities to meet big of her childhood, Lamb took private art stein—a joke from her History of Media to complete it. Small pieces like Giroux’s day." names in the game developing industry,” classes where she studied mostly oil paints Arts class. logo can be completed in one five-hour Lamb said. and pastels. Katya Alexander was the first person to Dining Hall drawing marathon—and cost —Katya Although Lamb is looking to use these “It makes me sound pretentious when approach her about a commissioned post- around $30. But more complicated works, connections to build her career, she said I say this, but I was classically trained,” er for her film, Mark’s Place. Alexander, like Alexander’s $60 film poster, can take Alexander, she’d like to continue doing smaller, com- Lamb said. a junior visual and media arts major, has her multiple sittings over a few weeks. Junior VMA missioned pieces for people even after In early high school, Lamb noticed the been a fan of Lamb’s artwork since they “I’m really flexible on that,” Lamb said graduation. growing trend of digital artists online. She became friends in their freshman year. about pricing. “I just want people to enjoy “[Drawing] has been a part of me since was drawn in by the artwork and tutori- “It’s really unique,” Alexander said. “It’s the work.” I was little,” Lamb said. als, so she asked her parents for a drawing not something you see every day.” Even when Lamb isn’t commissioned, tablet. This semester, Lamb began offering her she likes to make art for others. Last year, “That was the item in big letters on the art skills for commission on Facebook. her favorite YouTube gamer personality top of my Christmas list that year,” Lamb This is where Austin Giroux, a senior vi- Jeremy Dooley of Achievement Hunters said. “And I’ve been in love with the style sual and media art major, found Lamb’s asked his subscribers to create a shirt for ever since.” work. him. Lamb jumped at the opportunity,  [email protected] Mood magazine gives artists colorful direction cent one was black. this time in their life. There are no assign- The black color inspired artists with ments given, all ideas are received, and powerful and dark statements, often criti- it is open for anyone who wants to share cizing societal issues like sexuality, gender their work. and self-image. Mood has received about 300 views on An excerpt from a poem by Paola Issuu, a free online electronic publishing Tristan Arruda said: “He is too Latin. / His website. Chairin hopes that more people Brazilian pride got him kicked out of class- will see it, not for the fame, but because rooms. For being un-American / He’s been she wishes that everyone could benefit dragged into bathrooms. / Hands behind "[Mood from viewing the artistic projects featured back, people curious to unzip jeans. To see within its pages. what parts he had. / To see what gender he magazine “The stuff that people send me is so was. Ironic that years after he was dragged is a] space good,” Chairin said. “I just wish everyone into / bathrooms, they’re telling him he’s could see it all the time. I have very talent- not allowed in one. He is too LGTBQ.” for artists ed friends.” Yasmina Hilal, a junior visual and me- to promote Issues were published once a month, dia arts major, was inspired by the color but now that Chairin is back in school she black in a different way. and share said it will publish less frequently. “Black was dark and it gave a grotesque For her, stitching together Mood is feeling,” Hilal said. “So I took that and I the art that entertaining—it’s a fun commitment that created a very grotesque mood.” they really enriches her life she said. Becca Chairin is the creator and curator of Mood mag. Hilal has contributed as a photographer Mood magazine is not recognized by Carl Stewart/ Beacon Correspondent on every issue of Mood. She explained that want to be the school, but Chairin thinks that this is some people use the color theme as the fo- creating." not necessary because of the variety of ti- Cassandre Coyer, Beacon Correspondent The online zine publishes photography, cus in the picture, and some just use the tles already available. She has worked for illustrations, poems, and paintings—as shade as a mood for the picture. —Devin Em Mag since her sophomore year and Mood magazine, created last May by opposed to a traditional magazine that is Devin Gardner, a senior visual and me- Flawless Mag since her junior year, which senior visual and media arts major Becca focused on articles. And, submissions are dia arts major, was a featured photogra- Garden- gave her enough experience and back- Chairin, is all about color. The design of open to anyone, not just Emerson students. pher in the black issue. He said he favors er, senior, ground to start her own magazine. the publication is simple, the art is varied, Chairin said she usually sends out the hue the interpretive, flexible style of the pub- When asked about her future plans for and there’s only one rule: create to the hue. theme to her friends and asks for contribu- lication. VMA the magazine, Chairin said that she would Each page follows a simple layout. The tions. There is also a Facebook group. “[Mood magazine is a] space for artists like to print a few hard copies, but she latest issue features pitch black pages with The magazine gets its name, Mood, be- to promote and share the art that they re- doesn’t know yet what will happen to it simple white text or photos. cause every issue is based on a color theme. ally want to be creating,” Gardner said. “It’s when she leaves college. During this past summer, Chairin was Hark back to your tween years, and imag- very pure.” But for now, Mood is open for submis- thinking about an idea to keep in touch ine those silver rings that changed different Chairin described Mood as a personal sions, and the next issue’s theme is red. with her friends’ work when she got the shades to indicate certain emotions. This is magazine run by a group of friends rather idea to compile their contributions into a the effect the mag is shooting to achieve. than a campus-wide organization. It doc- magazine. The first issue was pink, and the most re- uments the art her peers are creating at  [email protected] sports The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 10 Harton dives to thousand-dig mark

Sam Harton reached the milestone of 1000 digs as a junior, which is an unusual accomplishment. • Jacob Cutler / Beacon staff

Tommy McArdle , Beacon Correspondent 1,000 digs was important for her mental arts major, said it was a nod to her team- milestone itself. confidence while returning from the in- mate’s feat. "To get “For our program, it is a huge accom- Women’s volleyball libero Sam Harton jury. “It was just a little something to say plishment and something that is not very is only halfway through her junior year, “I knew that the 1,000th dig was going ‘that’s awesome, congratulations,’” Augus- that common,” Read said. “For her to go and but she has reached a significant career to be this season,” Harton, a writing, liter- tine said. “For her to do it in three years do that, mainly because of her freshman milestone: Harton recorded her 1,000th ature, and publishing major, said. “I wasn’t is very special and I think it’s amazing 1,000th and sophomore years, and picking it up dig for the Lions against Springfield Col- sure how much I was going to be able to that she can accomplish such a thing. Her this season is awesome.” lege on Sept. 24. She is only the fourth play this year. I missed the first two games freshman year she was starting libero, and dig had Read said Harton is an important part Emerson volleyball player to accomplish and had to come back kind of gradually, so I think that’s what did it for her, that she of the team’s defensive game plan. this feat, joining alumni Jared Gross ‘16, to get that 1,000th dig had this feeling of was able to start so fast. In three years, this feel- “We can design our block to cover a Jamie Morgan ‘14, and current women’s being myself again on the court.” that’s kind of rare.” certain area and make up for people that volleyball assistant coach Sara Rutan ‘11. Harton said she kept track of her prog- Harton saw immediate success her ing of are weaker defensively,” Read said. “We try Harton has recorded 2.87 digs per set ress toward 1,000, but lost count for a few freshman year for the Lions, racking up to funnel attacks to her.” in 16 matches played this season. Her con- games. She did not realize she surpassed it 498 total digs in the 2014 season and av- being With plenty of time left in her Emerson tributions are making a noticeable impact until days later. eraging 4.74 per set in 29 games played. In career, Harton says she is already looking on the team’s defensive play; the Lions are “I didn’t think I was close enough to get 2015, she played in 25 games, logging 408 myself to the Emerson’s record book for digs. averaging 14.93 per set this season—Har- it during the Springfield match,” Harton digs and 4.39 per set. Her first two seasons “I’m looking to beat the [school] re- ton’s digs account for nearly 20 percent of said. “When I checked before the Smith are what enabled her to reach one thou- again cord,” Harton said. “That’s my next goal.” that total. match, which was the next Tuesday, it said sand with plenty of time left in her career. Emerson volleyball’s all time digs lead- Defensive prowess is nothing new for I had 1,011 digs. I was like, ‘crap, I missed “It’s a big confidence boost to have on the er is Sara Rutan, who played for the Lions Harton. She entered this season with 906 it .’” someone that has the experience and the from 2007 to 2011 and is an assistant coach career digs and an average of 4.57 per set Though Harton’s was an individual skill to achieve something like this,” Au- court." on the women’s team. Her record stands at over her first two seasons with the team. accomplishment, she said her teammates gustine said. “Coaches that research it say 1,714. Harton, now at 1,035 career digs, is Harton’s ability to rack up digs, which took time out of a practice to celebrate ‘okay, she’s a good defensive player, we —Junior 679 away from tying her coach’s record. helps her teammates transition to the at- with her. have to say away from her’. It’s nice having tack, has helped the Lions to a 13-7 record “The next day my whole team surprised someone who has the experience and the libero so far this fall. me with a sign, a ball they all signed, some knowledge to be there defensively.” Harton underwent hip surgery in candy, and a balloon,” Harton said. Team head coach Ben Read agreed Sam March of this year and is in the eighth Senior middle blocker and team cap- with Augustine that Harton’s achievement month of her recovery. She said reaching tain Jules Augustine, a visual and media coming so quickly is as impressive as the Harton  [email protected] Couture’s call: Umps integral part of game too On my way down to the Beacon offic- “Balkin’ Bob” for his penchant for calling strike zone. working in press boxes across the coun- es last Monday, I stopped mid-stride to out hiccups in pitching deliveries, was In an age before the K-Zone, fans try—that robots could write their game examine the contents of a newly posted frequently a lightning rod. He ejected ten would’ve debated aloud the accuracy of stories (the technology exists, after all)— Close Call Sports article on my mobile de- on-field personnel in 2010, according to the calls. But in 2016, technology rules. would they accept with open arms, pro- vice. It featured the umpiring assignments Retrosheet. Davidson’s name wasn’t on Fans were not only convinced that Win- vided they were retained in a supervisory for Major League Baseball’s Wild Card that list of postseason officials, meaning ters had missed the pitches, they were role with the same salary? games and Division Series. #61 won’t be making one last cameo a la certain of it. The select few who declare Umpires, like journalists, have their Deputy news editor Bret Hauff greeted David Ortiz. devotion to the men in blue saw it differ- own style. At The Boston Globe, Dan Matt Couture me on his way by and figured I must’ve The decisions of his colleagues, how- ently. Close Call Sports’ live blog of the Shaughnessy writes with a delightful sar- Couture is a soph- stumbled upon something really interest- ever, are under an even greater spotlight game confirmed that real-time pitch data casm, while Alex Speier takes a more an- omore journalism ing. Had Donald Trump issued another than usual. In the NL Wild Card game on showed Winters got both pitches right, de- alytical approach to the game of baseball. major and the Beacon’s deputy outrageous tweet? Was Hurricane Mat- Oct. 6, the Internet was ablaze over plate spite ESPN’s graphics insisting otherwise. Veteran umpire Tom Hallion is known for sports editor. thew headed directly for Boston? umpire Mike Winters’ strike zone, which This is where we are in baseball. You his backbreaking third strike call, while None of the above, I informed him. To drew the ire of Giants pitcher Madison have the WAR (wins above replacement, the recently retired Gary Darling was fond the baseball umpire fan, the announce- Bumgarner. The introduction of ESPN’s an advanced metric) to prove that Mike of simple mechanics, using a simple fist to ment of postseason rosters is akin to the K-Zone, displayed as an overlay above Trout is a better player than Mookie Bet- indicate third strikes. release of the iPhone 7. Many of these um- home plate on-screen during live action, ts. You can tell me definitively that John So to you—the baseball prognosticator pire fans—a niche group to be sure—dis- has drawn even more scorn for umps. Farrell shouldn’t have bunted with one on who is always right—from me, a baseball cuss the safes and outs at closecallsports. Winters, who opted to go with a pow- and one out because statistical probabili- fan who has been wrong before (my White com, home to the Umpire Ejection Fanta- der blue, short-sleeved polo over options ties show that giving away an out is a bad Sox World Series pick is sitting pretty) and sy League. including a black long-sleeved polo, a antidote for run-scoring. And you have will be wrong again: The umpires aren’t On Sunday, Oct. 2, the final day of base- black umpires’ plate coat, or a rarely-used the ESPN K-Zone screenshot to prove that just a necessary evil for all fans. Some of us ball’s regular season, a few beat reporters powder blue long-sleeved polo, finished Mike Winters blew two pitches and robot even stop dead in our tracks to learn who picked up from the Los Angeles Angels’ the game with a 91.4 percent accuracy umpires are long overdue. will serve as the crew chief for the next team notes that umpire Bob Davidson was rating, according to Close Call Sports. Not The pro-robot crowd offers this olive big game. And in October, imperfection is officiating his final career game. When ES- perfect, but if Twitter users were in charge branch: Umpires will stick around and call perfection. PN’s Jayson Stark tweeted “So many emo- of umpire evaluations, Winters, a 27-year ‘other’ plays at the plate (most of which tional goodbyes today,” noting Vin Scully veteran, would be out of a job tomorrow. are already subject to replay review), and and David Ortiz by name, one user tweet- One at-bat, in which Giants first base- observe the process. In this way, robot ed back (jokingly, one must assume) “Bob man Brandon Belt walked, caused par- proponents can maintain that they aren’t Davidson.” ticular outrage among fans. The K-Zone costing anyone their job.  [email protected] But for umpire fans, Davidson’s retire- showed that Winters called two pitches At Emerson, journalists abound. If the @matt_cou ment is big news. The veteran, known as balls that were actually located in the same offer was made to beat reporters The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 11 sports 30 under 30: Full-time athletes take time off for future “My teachers have been really help- “She just went through a major crisis in ful, but at the same time part of being a "I had to her career, and I thought her public rela- grown-up is understanding that you have tions was really impeccable,” Reid said. to make some sacrifices too, to do the choose Sheng, who is more interested in the things that you prioritized,” Reid said. She music and entertainment side of the stage, has to take her midterm a week early to the sum- said he is looking forward to the opening attend the event. performance by Hamilton star Anthony A huge factor in balancing academics mit be- Ramos. and athletics is conversation, Sheng said. “I am studying film, so I want to write “Communication [is important], just cause I and direct a future film,” Sheng, a visual talking to my teachers and my coaches.” and media arts major, said. “Also, I even- Sheng said. They all understand how big could get tually want to start a charter school, and the event is and how big of an opportunity there is a lady in the 30 Under 30 who the event is.” experi- started a charter school, and it would just Reid expressed the importance of de- be cool to meet with her and see what the ciding in advance how to plan for school process is.” and sports. ence and Although the summit is a resume free “I have to miss practices because of the event, Sheng and Reid agreed it is a huge summit, but I had to choose the summit contacts opportunity to learn about starting a com- because I could get experience and con- pany and successfully breaking into their tacts there that could help me in the rest there that fields of interest from experienced millen- of my career, and not just my volleyball nials. career, which is unfortunately ending in a could “It’s just a chance for you to listen to couple months,” Reid said. people who are currently in the business, Junior Michael Sheng is committing time to his future by attending 30 under 30. The events throughout the four days help me who are the top at what they do,” Sheng Cassandra Martinez / Beacon Staff culminate in four themed stages: Tech, said. “Everyone is just super successful Impact, Capital and Create. in the rest there, so just gain whatever tips I can.” Alisha Parikh, Beacon Correspondent team, said. Sheng and Reid both chose to attend As a senior, Reid views the event as an A ticket to the event costs $595, but the Create stage, which is targeted at those of my opportunity to network and ask questions Balancing academics and athletics can Emerson students have the opportunity to interested in media, entertainment, mar- to help her better prepare for potential job prove difficult as college becomes increas- attend the event for free. keting, sports, and music. The stage is career, interviews after she graduates. ingly more hectic, but athletes Elizabeth Both athletes said they believed there hosted by Harvard Business School. “To quantify it, I would like to have 10 Reid and Michael Sheng face the challenge would be fierce competition among stu- “I’m interested in crisis management in and not to 15 new contacts that I feel like I could head on. dents who applied. any sector,” Reid, a marketing communi- have a symbiotic relationship with, so I They are two of the 100 Emerson stu- “I assumed that everyone was going to cation major and sports communication just my could help them in some way with their dents attending the Forbes 30 Under 30 try and do it and that they were going to minor, said. “The ones I’m most interested careers and they could help me in some Summit starting Oct. 16 at City Hall Plaza. have a really rigorous selection,” Sheng, in is crisis management in sports, crisis way with mine, because networking is Since 2011, Forbes Magazine has host- who plays point guard for the men’s bas- management in big business, crisis man- volleyball really my main goal,” Reid said. “I’m just ed the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Sum- ketball team, said. “I’m just thankful that I agement in the media, and how it’s por- really excited. I would suggest that if an mit, which recognizes promising young have the chance to go.” trayed in the media.” career." opportunity like this ever comes up again, entrepreneurs that are breaking ground in The four day event is complete with Reid said she is looking forward to for as many people to apply as possible.” their field. an Under 30 village, a kick-off party, idea hearing professional tennis player and en- ­—Senior Emerson students were notified about hubs, and a private music festival featur- trepreneur Maria Sharapova speak. the opportunity to attend the event over ing Jason Derulo and Halsey. Sharapova tested positive for the new- right side the summer in an email sent out by the “I’m going to try to do everything be- ly banned substance, meldonium on June Office of Campus Life. cause if I’m getting the free pass, why 29 after her loss to Serena Williams in hitter “It seemed like a great opportunity was not?” Sheng said. the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. being put out for us…there wasn’t a choice Reid and Sheng will miss practices and Since then her two year ban has been cut Elizabeth Beacon correspondent Jackson Ellison in mind, it was clear that I needed to apply classes, but Reid said their experiences as to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration contributed to this report. and do it and see what happened,” Reid, student-athletes have taught them how to for Sport allowing her to return to the pro Reid a senior right side hitter on the volleyball effectively manage their time. tour in April of 2017.  [email protected] Reece Ragusa running for reels Matt Couture, Beacon Staff gusa’s devotion to training, senior captain "He's Matt Lavallee said. Many wish they could do their day job “He doesn’t cut corners—literally or as well as Reece Ragusa does his side job. always figuratively. He’s always going above and Ragusa, who said he’s primarily attend- beyond,” Lavallee, a senior visual and me- ing Emerson to study film, finds himself going dia arts major, said. “Speaking as a runner, as Emerson cross-country’s leading men’s I know it’s about listening to your body. He runner three races into the season. above and always seems to have one more in him.” “I came, definitely, for the film pro- Ragusa said he hopes to end the sea- gram, and then I realized they had a beyond. son with a personal best college time of cross-country team, and I was like ‘Oh around 27 minutes for the 8K race. Furey yeah, that’s nice, I can do that on the side,’” also projects improvement as variables Ragusa said. Speak- continue to stack up in Ragusa’s favor. The freshman cross-country revelation “I think he can chop a chunk of time off owns the Lions’ top finish in each of the ing as a before the end of the year, maybe anoth- first three races of the season. Between the er 30 to 60 seconds or so, somewhere in first and second meets, he shaved nearly a runner, that range,” Furey said. “As he gets used to full minute off his time, dropping it from it, continues to train, gets used to racing, 29:32 to 28:36. I know [and] the weather gets cooler—that helps Ragusa said his introduction to college t o o.” cross-country, in which men’s teams run it's about Off the course, Ragusa aspires to write an 8K (5 mile) race, has been a change of and direct films, especially dramas blend- pace from the 5K (3.1 mile) race that is the ed with a second genre (he cited drama standard high school event. listening and sports as an example). He is an active “I’m still trying to adjust and get even member of SPEC, an on-campus organi- faster. The extra two miles is very strange, to your zation that brings together students with and it does put a strain on your body that film scripts to share. you wouldn’t expect,” Ragusa said. “I think body. he Ragusa said meetings consist of the as more races come, my body will just get scripts being dutifully read aloud, and used to it.” always then critiqued by others. Ragusa ran both cross-country and “I really enjoy that, and I want to sub- track and field at Arlington High School seems to mit one of my own scripts to see what in New York, where he compiled a track everybody thinks,” Ragusa said. “It really record impressive enough that Emerson gives writers a good perspective on their head coach John Furey expected to get a have one scripts.” top runner. Emerson will travel to the Saints Invita- Ragusa said he was expecting to make more in tional on Oct. 14. It will be their final race an impact, but didn’t anticipate he would before the New England Women’s and lead the pack this early in the season. him." Men’s Athletic Conference meet at the end “I knew I’d be on one of the higher ends, of the month. because I came from a really great running ­—Captain high school with a really great coach, but Sports editor Hannah Miller, a runner I did not expect the level of success that Matt La- on Emerson’s women’s cross-country team, I’ve gotten so far,” Ragusa said. “It is a little did not edit or contribute to this article. weird to be up front that quickly. I’m used to high school, where freshman year you vallee  [email protected] Freshman Reece Ragusa has led the men’s cross-country team on the course. have to work your way [up].” @matt_cou Cassandra Martinez / Beacon Staff. It is success that is earned thanks to Ra- The Berkeley Beacon October 13, 2016 12 The Berkeleyevents Beacon October 13, 2016 12 THURSDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY Donate for donuts Exercise for a purpose Boston bookworms gather

Mass. General Hospital gives free donuts for blood donations. Walk a mile or three to help fundraise for diabetes research. Speakers and workshops are available for lovers of literature. Courtesy of Flickr Courtesy of Flickr Courtesy of Flickr This Thursday, stop by Massachusetts Massachusetts This Saturday, the American Diabetes Step Out: Walk to Do you love to read or aspire to write Boston Book General Hospital’s Blood Donor Center General Hospital Association will host a walk around the Bos- Stop Diabetes your own books one day? The annual Boston Festival and munch on some complimentary do- Donut Tasting ton Common to cure diabetes. According  Boston Com- Book Festival returns this Saturday, October  Copley Square nuts when you make a blood donation.  Massachusetts to the organization’s website, thousands of mon 15th, and is definitely a must for lit-lovers.  Oct. 15 Admission is free, just bring an empty General Hospital New England residents have been diagnosed  Oct. 15 This year’s event will be jam-packed with stomach and a willingness to donate. Do-  Oct. 13 with this disease. The association works to 10:00a.m. impressive guest speakers throughout the nuts will be provided by Doughboy Do- 7:30a.m.- inform people of ways to prevent it, as well day, such as “Room” author Emma Dono- nuts, Donuts with a Difference, and Mike’s 5:30p.m. as help those who are already affected. It is ghue and Pulitzer Prize winner Susan Faludi. Donuts. Not only will donors get to eat free to take part in this fundraiser, although a There will be various workshops for budding free delicious treats, but they will also snag $29 donation is encouraged. You can choose writers and bookworms, most of which are a free Mass General T-shirt. If free donuts between a one, two, or three-mile walk, with free of charge. Whether you’re a WLP ma- and clothing sounds good to you, head on various activities to take part in as well. There jor or not, this event will truly be one for the over this Thursday before 5:30 p.m. will be numerous health professionals to books. speak with and an assortment of games to —Nicole Cooper / Beacon Correspondent play. For those taking part in the walk, make —Nicole Cooper / Beacon Correspondent sure to register on diabetes.org/StepOutBos- ton and arrive for check-in at 9:00 a.m. With the temperature quickly falling, come warm up, get some exercise, and support this in- credible organization.

—Nicole Cooper / Beacon Correspondent WEDNESDAY Encircling the World

Looking at fascinating artwork is always Encircling the a fun way to spend your time. Imagine if World: Contempo- the artwork was even more captivating rary Art, Science, than usual, paired with scientific explo- and the Sublime ration and visualization. This upcoming  Bakalar & Paine Wednesday, October 19th, the Bakalar & Galleries Paine art galleries will host contemporary  Oct. 19, artists from around the world who make 12:00 p.m.-8:00 this a reality. Their work will explore dif- p.m. ferent areas of science, with compelling and thought-provoking illustrations of the invisible world around us. The exhi- bition will feature artwork that physically portrays such phenomena as brain waves, sound waves, magnetic fields, and beyond. Spectators will leave with a better un- derstanding of these unseeable wonders, Contemporary art with a scientific lens is through the beauty of art and expression. featured at galleries. Courtesy of Flickr —Nicole Cooper / Beacon Correspondent Even more events View this calendar and submit your events at berkeleybeacon.com/events.

SATURDAY, OCT 15-16 TUESDAY, OCT. 18

Fort Points Open Studios ThinkTank Trivia Fort Point at South Boston Waterfront The Sinclair 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Fort Point Arts Community, among the Tuesdays aren’t always the best – the week largest art communities throughout New has barely started, and the weekend feels Join the Beacon England, is holding an open studio event light years away. Why not shake things this Saturday and Sunday. This biannual up and make next Tuesday a fun one with exhibit invites the public to view a myriad some trivia? Grab your brainiest friends this semester of diverse artwork, free of charge. There and head on over to The Sinclair, a restau- will be a live painting demonstration, a rant in Cambridge, to test your knowl- presentation of tailoring methods, an in- edge against people of all ages. Not only formative display of how to make art with is this event free, but you might just walk a dip pen, and much more. Come explore away with prizes, like a new phone case. the work of over 80 talented artists dis- These prizes aren’t only for the top-scor- played at more than 150 open studios in ing teams; excessive team spirit and cre- Email us to learn 14 different buildings. Work will also be ative team name will also be rewarded. So displayed in the water surrounding Fort quit aching for the weekend and bring the Point and in the streets as well. You can excitement to Tuesday night. about how you can start also take part in interactive art projects. Can’t wait till Saturday? On Friday night, ­—Nicole Cooper / Beacon Correspondent come check out a preview of the exhibits working for the Beacon. held in the open studios. [email protected] —Nicole Cooper / Beacon Correspondent