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BY KEVIN THOMAS ple’s minds and that’s on our Editor-in-Chief minds,” Johnson said. “There’s certainly a willingness and Xavier University admin- determination to do some- istrators are facing a bundle thing for students. of questions after deciding While there is consider- on March 12 to move to a re- ation for refunds for room mote learning format for the and board, Johnson said that rest of the spring semester. there will not be a refund These questions range in tuition for students, de- from uncertainty about how spite the sudden shift to re- the decision was made to mote learning as opposed to whether the university will in-person classes. o er the option for pass or “Certainly everyone re- fail grading and refunds. grets the shift in the format,” The decision to move to Johnson said. “Nonetheless, remote learning was made the university is still doing by the COVID-19 Response its best to deliver against the Team. The team began mon- promised content. It’s just in a itoring the spread of the virus new medium.” in early January. This new medium extends The task force, which is beyond classes, and includes led by Vice President of Risk Newswire photo by Heather Gast many campus resources, such The COVID-19 pandemic has left some grocery stores empty like the one above being patronized by an alumnus, as counseling services and Management Je Coleman, while Xavier’s response has lled students with questions about what moving entirely to remote learning will mean. includes a handful of ad- peer management, which will ministrators, including Chief March 10, and the task force this would mean Xavier will to decide. also be held in online formats. Student A airs O cer Dave realized the consequences of o er a pass or fail option in- “One mechanism by While this semester has Johnson, Xavier Police Chief a temporary switch to remote stead of letter grades. which some faculty may well changed, and the summer Rob Warfel, TriHealth Associ- learning. On Tuesday, March 24, a choose to also be supportive semester will be a ected, the ate David Rigdon and more. “By (March 12), we were student started a petition on is to o er pass/fail for some fall semester will go on as The team is a subgroup of looking to the future and change.org to have the uni- students,” Johnson said. “My planned and Johnson is excit- the Campus Emergency Re- we realized that it was real- versity provide the option to hunch is that it won’t be ed to see the Xavier commu- sponse Team (CERT) which ly better to probably make pf pass or fail grading for the across the board, one way or nity continue to support each has formed task forces in re- a more comprehensive and spring semester. the other, because di erent other, even if from a distance. sponse to other viruses, such long-term decision, and we “These changes in the academic programs are very “I lament that the semester as the Ebola virus and Swine decided to move to remote removal of face-to-face in- di erent.” and on campus experience Flu, but has never responded learning for the rest of the se- structions and the relocation Despite this uncertain- ended when it did and how it as comprehensively. mester,” Johnson said. of students back home have ty, Johnson said he believes did,” Johnson said. “We’ve never had as robust However, this decision created various barriers to there will be some kind of “I think spring is a magic of a response because we’ve came as surprise to all in the maintaining the same aca- decision made in the upcom- time on campus, and I will never faced as big of a chal- Xavier community, with the demic footings,” the petition ing week, but it may not be a miss not sharing it with stu- lenge,” Johnson said. exception of the task force reads. “…Due to the circum- campus-wide option. dents. I will miss that students CERT makes recommen- and some other administra- stances of each individual “We’re going to have to aren’t sharing it with their dations to Father Michael tors, as faculty, students and student, Xavier University’s wait and see what happens at peers in person. I am very ea- Graham, president, on how sta were informed of the de- leaders should consider the Xavier, but it probably won’t ger for us all to give it our all the university should act, but cision at the same time. students’ proposal to pro- be a binary this or that,” John- to build community online Graham makes the ultimate “Stakes were high, and we vide the OPTION of pass/fail son said. and to stay connected and to decision. wanted to get all the informa- grading for the Spring 2020 Another concern that stu- be creative and committed According to Johnson, the tion out to everyone abso- semester.” dents may have at this time is to our community even from rapidly changing situation lutely as quickly as possible,” As of midnight on March in regard to refunds for room afar. I think we can pull it o . prevented thorough commu- Johnson said. 26, the petition had received and board. The university But I’m really excited to get- nication with student lead- This quick change to class- 2,461 signatures. is currently examining this ting back to being together ership as the pace of action es and campus has led to un- Johnson said that the question and Johnson hopes on campus.” and decision making altered certainty in the student body conversation is happening to have a de nite answer to More information can be when Governor Mike DeWine regarding what this means for among academic adminis- send to the community by found on the Xavier website recommended universities grading. In particular, many trators, but that ultimately, it April 17. at Xavier.edu/coronavirus/ move to remote learning on students wonder whether may be up to the instructors “We know that’s on peo- and in the pages that follow. In this issue... Campus News, Page 2 Campus News, Page 3 World News, Page 5 Op-Eds, Pages 6 & 7 Fine art and lab class- Study abroad students Xavier alumus Savin Some of our seniors es have moved to an were suddenly sum- Mattozzi gives an ac- say good-bye in these online format. Find out moned home, cutting count of his life in Italy powerful pieces about here what that means. many trips short. while in quarantine. the Xavier experience. 2 March 26, 2020 Campus News xaviernewswire.com SGA transitions to remote format SGA responds to COVID-19; begins to plan for the fall with virtual meetings BY HUNTER ELLIS on-campus diversity,” Dhaliw- Staff Writer al said. “I will continue to pursue While Xavier’s Student di erent avenues to incorpo- Government Association rate inclusion and di erent (SGA) has not met since cam- perspectives at Xavier, but pus shut down, President not being on campus has Thomas Wehby assured that de nitely taken away valu- business will continue in the able face-to-face meetings,” coming weeks as important he continued. business is conducted. Wehby acknowledged that “We are currently working while the physical barrier may with our advisers in order to provide challenges for SGA, it create a system that would is something necessary for ensure that SGA will be able the safety of the students. to function in an e ective He o ered reassurance manner,” Wehby said. “(This that despite these challeng- will) most likely result in on- es, SGA will continue to do line video meetings every Photo courtesy of Thomas Wehby its best to serve the students Monday.” Xavier’s Student Government Association (above) will begin to hold their weekly meetings online, discussing the and prepare the university for The SGA executives and university’s response to COVID-19, pursuing new initiatives and preparing for students’ return to campus in the fall. the semesters to come. advisers plan to set up the The Senate also intends to “While there is still po- gun the budgeting process Wheby also assured that online meetings in such a start a conversation with uni- tential that Academic A airs for clubs. projects like the Feminine way that they will still be versity o cials about nan- could continue to work on According to Senator Ryan Care Product initiative, which open to the public. cial returns to students. our committee projects, I feel Dhaliwal, SOC was only able was approved earlier in the Meanwhile, in the immedi- Despite these e orts, some that it will be signi cantly to meet with a handful of semester, remain on track to ate wake of the coronavirus, students expressed concerns more di cult to coordinate clubs to discuss their budget be completed once students the executives have taken on about SGA’s response to meetings with the various for next year. return to campus. several initiatives in the inter- COVID-19. sta that we need to be in- “With our committee be- “After this national crisis est of students. “I haven’t gotten any con- volved in our initiatives,” Sen- ing o campus, our adviser has settled, we as a commu- “We have been working tact from SGA since the fall- ator Fernando Arguello said. Dustin will be making the nity will need to be able to with the university… on proj- out from the coronavirus,” “On a personal note — I budget allocations and we all come back home to a univer- ects that aim to help students sophomore economics major think that the same problem are extremely con dent in his sity ready to continue where in this time of need,” Wehby Mitchell Nee said. “I expect will apply. I believe it’s likely decisions,” he said. we left o ,” Wehby said. said. SGA to be preparing for next that many projects will need Similar to Arguello, Dha- “This is why I cannot stress “One thing that we are semester and continue work- to be suspended until next liwal expressed frustration the importance of making pushing for is a switch to a ing for the students despite semester to ensure that ev- with the suddenly halted sure that all students are pass/fail system of grading, this epidemic.” erything is done right.” progress of his individual sen- staying focused and safe as well as working with or- Individual senators have In some instances, campus atorial project. during this time of crisis,” We- ganizations that would be also expressed that their shutting down has halted an “As a senator and minority hby continued. “We as an SGA willing to provide housing for committee work and individ- SGA committee’s progress on campus, I was hoping to Board will be doing our best those students still in Cincin- ual projects will likely be set completely, including Stu- possibly start my own club or to make sure that Xavier Uni- nati that are in need of it,” he aside while the university is dent Organizations Commit- invest more in organizations versity is ready for when our said. shut down. tee (SOC), which had just be- that promote and encourage family returns.” Fine art and lab classes continue to connect online close as we can get.” classes will be focusing more online video auditions. Chemistry Department heavily on music theory and The class will also hold Chair Richard Mullins noted history for the rest of the year. conferences with directors that the department’s labs Similar to music classes, and playwrights from across were trying to remain as uni- theater classes will retain per- the country, allowing the stu- form as possible, despite dis- formative elements for the dents to speak with industry parities in online education remainder of the year. professionals who intended experience. First-year theater perfor- to visit their classroom before “We’ve tried to standard- mance and Philosophy, Pol- the campus shutdown. ize (the learning experience) itics and the Public double Stroud worried that the across the sections mainly major Annaleese Cahill ex- rigor of her courses could not because we don’t want to plained that in vocal classes, be maintained during remote give di erent students di er- students will be sent prere- learning, but took solace in ent experiences,” Mullins said corded audio tracks and war- knowing the struggle was a of the many General Chemis- mups that they can then sing collective experience of the try Lab sections the depart- along to through Zoom. Xavier academic community. ment runs. In her auditions class, Ca- “We’re doing the best that Photo courtesy of Xavier University “The hands-on experience hill will be self-recording and we can and it won’t be the Instead of being canceled, lab classes are experimenting with new tactics same,” Stroud said. “But we’re to digitalize their curriculums to function in a remote learning environment. of using an instrument… uploading videos of mono- there’s really nothing that logues and songs. The class doing the best that we can BY MO JUENGER science departments are us- can replicate that in a remote will culminate with a series of under these circumstances.” Staff Writer ing YouTube and homemade (lab),” Mullins said. With the decision to move videos in conjunction with Senior music major Maria to remote learning for the PowerPoint presentations Skill noted that virtual class- remainder of the semester, to develop new methods of rooms allow her to interact certain classes have had to “hands-on” educational expe- with fellow students. Choir develop creative strategies riences. classes are utilizing Canvas to educate students online. Chemistry professor Mary discussion boards so stu- In particular, music, theater Stroud explained her mod- dents can articulate their mu- and lab professors have had i ed lab format in this new sical interpretations. to overcome some unique academic era. Certain music classes will obstacles to translate their “I guide them through the still incorporate performative curriculums remotely. procedure, they go to this elements into their learning. In the science depart- video, look at how this proce- Symphonic Wind Ensemble ments, lab courses are dure would have been done,” will be recording music sepa- moving toward online in- Stroud said. “I later tell them rately for a group assignment, structional videos teaching what the value would be and as well as re ecting on and students how to gather and they do the calculations as responding to other musical Photo courtesy of Xavier University utilize data. if they had done the calcu- pieces. For the remainder of the semester, choir and other music ensembles at Professors within various lations themselves — it’s as Other music performance Xavier will post on Canvas’ discussion boards in lieu of meeting physically. @xaviernewswire Campus News March 26, 2020 3 Study abroad ends prematurely As a result of COVID-19, students studying across the globe are sent home BY MO JUENGER ing in the area, while many Staff Writer have returned home during Short- and long-term the past weeks. study abroad students have Junior Student Govern- been sent home during the ment Association Vice Pres- past two weeks as concerns ident and international stu- over COVID-19 make foreign dent Mahnoor Zahra noted travel increasingly danger- that the CIE has further as- ous. International students sisted international students at Xavier, in response, are re- through frequent communi- turning home, remaining in cations and student visa doc- Cincinnati or on campus. umentations. The Center for Interna- She also stated that Resi- tional Education (CIE), in dence Life, alongside other coordination with partner faculty and campus gures, colleges for semester-long personally reached out to study abroad students, be- many international students gan notifying students that during the transition period. their abroad programs would Diehl expressed gratitude be cancelled before spring Photos courtesy of Instagram towards the continuing sense break. Ben Foley (left, second from right in top row) and Amy Steeno (right) were both studying abroad this semester when of community within the CIE. Students studying in Italy COVID-19 foced them home earlier than expected. Robbed of a whole semester abroad, they are left disappointed. She noted that students and and South Korea were asked dents on the trip. we all knew that Europe was you just have to be patient. I sta have provided one an- to return home, though at “We were really never giv- not going to get better and know it will get resolved.” other with trips to the gro- least one student has peti- en many updates,” Foley said I’d rather be home, in case I Refunds for study abroad cery store and checked up on tioned to remain abroad. of both universities. “There got sick,” Steeno said of the students are unclear at the one another. Ben Foley, a sophomore was a lot of speculation. We choice between petitioning moment. All possible refunds The CIE is beginning to psychology major who in- would get an email from Mar- the school to stay, or return- would come from partner plan the continuation of reg- tended to spend his spring quette or Xavier, giving us ing to the U.S. “No one want- universities and would either ular programming, to the semester in Cape Town, South updates of what was happen- ed to be stuck in Europe and be transferred directly to the extent that social distancing Africa, through a Marquette ing around the world with not have the opportunity to student or through Xavier. and remote learning will al- University partnership, noted coronavirus, but never telling go home.” CIE Director Kim Diehl not- low. Diehl announced that that a lack of communication us to expect to be home by A concerning element of ed that the transitions for the CIE aims to continue its created further stress for stu- a certain time, so that made Steeno’s study abroad can- international students have weekly co ee hours and up- dents abroad. things pretty di cult.” cellation is the idea that she been di cult, but the inter- coming tax workshop virtu- Foley explained that stu- Sophomore psycholo- may not be able to remain nal CIE community and the ally and hopes to conduct dents were told on March 18 gy major Amy Steeno was a full-time student if her Xavier community at large some in-person activities for they had one week to nd a abroad in Maastricht, Neth- partner university cancels have been quick to action. available students when re- way home. However, with erlands, when the U.S. issued fourth-quarter classes. According to Diehl, inter- strictions lessen. most airlines shutting down, its travel ban warning. Her “I do feel like I don’t know national students who lived “I don’t think that student everyone on his trip left partner university o ered to the answers. I just don’t think on campus this semester interest has waned,” Diehl said South Africa before Monday. continue to support foreign sta s really know how to were allowed to remain in of CIE programming. “Our of- The lack of communication students, but Xavier request- deal with it. It’s a pandemic, student housing given their ce is working to make sure from Xavier and Marquette ed that students on her trip it doesn’t happen very of- extenuating circumstances. students are being taken care made travel home di cult return home. ten,” Steeno said. “There are Some students who have of… We’re just taking things for Foley, alongside other stu- “It came to the point where rumors and everything, but family in Cincinnati are stay- one day at a time.” Virtual photo-op: passing our time in quarantine “How are you coping with social distancing and being away from campus?” BY CHARLIE GSTALDER Staff Writer
“I’ve been able to cope with “I really enjoy spending time “I’m taking guitar master- “As a creative, an extrovert social distancing by creating with people so social distanc- classes from all of my favorite and someone diagnosed with the structure I had on campus ing has been di cult... I’ve guitarists on pickupmusic. ADHD, quarantine is some- “As a commuter student, I ha- by setting aside a time frame been FaceTiming or talking com to pass the time and en- what of a ‘worst case scenar- ven’t had to experience the each day to do my work and on the phone with friends to joying self-care habits that io’ for me. I’ve been trying to change of suddenly moving a designated area to do it to make myself feel less cooped I don’t get to do when I am keep in touch with people as back home, but not being avoid laying in my bed or pro- up while I’m stuck at home. running around campus all much as possible: FaceTime, able to go to school and see crastinating my work. I also As far as school, it’s been a day. Still super stressed about social gaming, group dinners all my friends and be in class have become more active on bit challenging transitioning all of the assignments I have with the few guys left in the in person has impacted me. social media to keep in touch to remote learning full-time left though, haha.” house. It’s the best we got. At I would rather see people in with my friends and we’re but I’m hoping that as each the end of the day, much of person instead of having to starting to send mail with art, class’ expectations become Don Moore what I do and where I thrive contact over technology any postcards and other things more de ned it’ll be easier to Junior Philosophy, Politics relies on a certain level of day, and I work best learning from our homes to share with schedule my time a bit better and the Public major social connectedness that is inside the classroom.” each other.” so I’ll actually be productive.” simply not possible now.”
Nadia Taw k Mercy Torres Kiera Wolkins Mitch Tapia First-year nursing major First-year social work major Junior communication stud- Senior graphic design major ies major 4 March 26, 2020 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com DeWine de nes COVID-19 directives “We are at war,” governor institutes stay-at-home order; postpones primary BY MO JUENGER DeWine, who emphasized 6WDৼ:ULWHU that the mandate should be Ohio Governor Mike DeW- called a stay-at-home order ine has been at the forefront of instead of a shelter-in-place instituting measures to slow order, shares this reticence the spread of COVID-19, in- of vocabulary with New York cluding shutting down Ohio’s governor Andrew Cuomo. public schools, postponing Cuomo requested that his the state’s presidential prima- state’s mandate be thought as ry and putting the state on a a pause, saying, “Words mat- stay-at-home order, similar to ter.” other states’ shelter-in-place Ohio was the fourth state orders, effective March 23 un- to make an order following til April 6. California, New York and Illi- “We are at war,” Dewine nois. Currently, 17 states have said in a press conference an- mandated shelter-in-place or nouncing the order. “And in a stay-at-home orders for the time of war, we have to make entire state. Smaller munici- sacrifices.” palities such as counties and Ohio has 704 confirmed cities within 11 other states cases of COVID-19 as of 2 have mandated similar orders, p.m. on March 25. There are affecting at least 175 million 182 hospitalized with the vi- people. rus and 10 confirmed deaths In a press conference on in the state. Hamilton County March 24, Trump told re- has 48 confirmed cases. porters that he hoped to have The order is the most re- shelter-in-place orders lifted cent closure and mandates Newswire Photo by Heather Gast by April 12, saying “I’d love that all Ohioans discontinue Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has taken several steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. His shelter- to have the country opened up in-place order encourages Ohio citizens to stay home, and has led to shortages in grocery stores across the state. nonessential travel. This man- and ready to go by Easter.” date comes after weeks of lim- or less. President Donald Trump itations and closures across DeWine recommended noted in a press conference the state. early Monday, March 16, that on Monday that he did not Week in Review DeWine asked universities primary voting be delayed support postponing the pri- to transition to online learn- until June 2, the last possible maries, but would ultimately Toilet paper claw and virus tractors day for primaries prior to the ing Tuesday, March 10, to leave it up to the states. • An English arcade owner to prevent panic buying Democratic and Republican which Xavier complied. That DeWine and Acton’s shel- has replaced the stuffed and theft (March 12). next sunday, March 15, Ohio nominations. ter-in-place order mandated toys in his claw machine An Ohio judge rejected became the first state to lim- Sunday went into effect at with toilet paper, hand • After the NCAA tour- DeWine’s request to delay it all bars and restaurants to midnight Tuesday morning. sanitizer and soap (March nament was cancelled, the primary, but DeWine later through drive-thru or car- The order required all non- 10). the Florida Senate vot- announced that Ohio Health ry-out options. essential businesses to shut ed and passed a resolu- Director Amy Acton would Ohio was the first state to down and restricted most in- • A New Mexico woman is tion declaring the Flor- declare a health emergency in move all public K-12 schools trastate travel. Those who under arrest after steal- ida State Seminoles the order to close the polls. to remote learning, starting work in healthcare, the food ing a car and then tell- 2020 NCAA champions She noted that the delay Monday, March 16, and last- and grocery industry, phar- ing the officer that she (March 14). ing for three weeks. DeWine was executed in order to pre- macies, funeral homes, police is Beyoncé Knowles. The vent “widespread exposure” noted in a press conference officers and other first re- woman is being charged • The president of Belar- to the general population, that day that he is current- sponders are the only employ- with unlawful taking of us has suggested that including those most vulner- ly unsure if schools will re- ees allowed to attend work in a vehicle, concealing her citizens ride tractors as able to health complications open this year. Kansas gover- person. identity and resisting ar- a way to overcome the associated with COVID-19. nor Laura Kelly was the first Exemptions to the travel rest (March 11). coronavirus. He said in The late call, however, to mandate the closure of rule include trips to the gro- an interview, “There, the threw poll workers into dis- schools for the remainder of cery store, medical facilities, • South Florida police have tractor will heal every- array the school year on March 17. pharmacies and obtaining issued a “Wanted” poster one. The fields heal ev- Ultimately the Ohio was DeWine originally prohib- necessary work or automo- for an elusive cow that eryone” (March 16). ited gatherings of 100 and sucesfully postponed until bile supplies. Individuals can has been loose since Jan- June 2. While elections in later 50 people or more to also leave their homes to as- uary. The poster reads, • Inmates of prisons in Ire- Arizona, Florida and Illinois comply with the latest CDC sist others, including family, “Description: Female land are now being pro- went ahead as planned, Geor- recommendations. Current- friends, pets, and exercise, as cow. Brown with a white vided with alcohol-free gia, Kentucky and Lousiana ly citizens are encouraged to well as attend weddings and head. Faster than it looks. hand sanitizer in an at- delayed theirs. limit gatherings to 10 people funerals. Talented fence jumper. tempt to keep inmates Police officers in several Enjoys pools. Pending healthy while avoiding counties have publicly an- charges: Mooving Vio- the production of moon- nounced that they will not lations, uddering false shine (March 16). actively pull over drivers to checks, and fleeing and check that they are leaving eluding police” (March • A restaurant in the sub- for essential business. This 12). urbs of Chicago will now contrast with other approach- be giving out a free roll es by law enforcement , such • A Japanese grocery store of toilet paper with every as Hawaiim citizens’ possible has put a curse on its toi- delivery or takeout order $5,000 fine for breaking their let paper section in order (March 18). shelter-in-place order. Other states have issued mandates, but many gover- nors have issued only adviso- ry messages and strong rec- ommendations for citizens to remain in their homes. New Mexico governor Mi- chelle Lujan Grisham noted that her advisory was essen- tially the same as mandates which other states are enforc- ing. She stated, “This is quite
Photo courtesy of the White House Flickr frankly an instruction to stay Photo courtesy of SWNS President Donald Trump instituded Federal guidelines to slow the virus. home.” An English arcade owner has new prizes for their claw machine. @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News March 26, 2020 5 Feature: Xavier alum in Italy lockdown Newswire alum Savin Mattozzi tells his story of living in Italy during the pandemic BY SAVIN MATTOZZI surpassed China in our death Former World Editor toll: 3,405 people and it’s not slowing down. Savin Mattozzi, a 2017 Any break in the silence Xavier graduate in international is enough to bring the whole studies and communication stud- neighborhood to their balco- ies, is a freelance reporter in Na- nies. Thank God for the old- ples, Italy. This is his personal er women in my neighbor- story of life in the Italian coro- hood who are now exclusively navirus epicenter. communicating to each other across the street by yelling It started far away. Maybe jokes at each other. you’d see a small article in the “Marí… Marí…where are newspaper or a blip of a news you?” a woman in her 70’s bulletin as the bartender surfs screams out of her window, in the channels looking for a soc- Neapolitan. “Marí! Where are cer game. Maybe you’d take you?” a moment and think it’s sad A window creaks open and and hope it doesn’t spread too a woman we can only assume much before returning to dis- is Marí responds “I’m here, cussing how slippery the steps Newswire photo by Savin Mattozzi I’m here! Where the hell else are at your friend’s apartment Italy has been under lockdown for two weeks in the government’s effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. am I going to be?” The two and how they really need to The lockdown has led to a major disruption of everyday Italian life, as Xavier alumn Savin Mattozzi describes. exchange a laugh shared by talk to their landlord about when you’d see an older wom- You’d see the number of In closed spaces like super- the rest of the women on fixing them. an in the subway covering her people with masks jump and markets, people would do a their balconies. The weeks went by and it nose and mouth with a scarf. ask yourself, “Should I get kind of dance to avoid being Some nights, the streets didn’t stop. It kept coming “They don’t get it, it’s not that one?” The generally calm close to one another. turn into an archetypal Nea- closer. Still, it wasn’t here. It serious.” atmosphere of the subway We knew what was coming politan club, with classics like wasn’t in our city, our region, And then everything hap- would become palpably tense. when the prime minister got “O’ Sarracino” and “Tammur- our country. So, you kept go- pened so fast. It took one day, One person’s refusal to open on television. riata Nera” blasting through- ing out, celebrating birthdays, 24 hours, for everything to the last closed window on the “There is no single red out the neighborhood long going to protests and visiting change. When the govern- train would send one woman zone in Italy…” he said. “All enough that we temporarily your family in their village. ment closed Lombardy, the screaming to the conductor to of Italy is now a red zone.” forget the bizarre situation we When it arrived in the region that includes the city stop the train because we are You looked at one of your are in. north, you still didn’t think of Milan, people fled south in all going to get sick and die. friends for comfort only to We don’t know when this much of it. “It’s contained,” an ironic reversal of history. The once amicable and lov- see him tearing up, eyes still will end. The April 3 deadline you’d say. “It’s in a little town People packed train cars as if ing people of Naples would locked on the television, try- for the quarantine has been that is in quarantine. No need they were on the last train out start glaring at each other ing to hold his composure. extended indefinitely. The to panic.” You’d roll your eyes of a war zone. with suspicion and hostility. Now, we need to carry per- coming weeks are going to be mits to go grocery shopping. the hardest, but we will make Leaving the house, even to it out of this. China reported throw the garbage away, feels zero new cases today and their National Guard deployed to like committing a crime. direction is keeping us hope- Every day at 6 p.m., we turn ful. quarantined New Rochelle, NY on the television to see how All we can do now is wait many more people have died, and keep on saying what we’ve BY CHARLIE GSTALDER state spread to a New Ro- blocks there’s a cop just sit- how many more are sick and been saying: Andrá tutto bene, 6WDৼ:ULWHU chelle resident working as ting in his car, probably to try to appreciate how many everything will be ok. Members of the Nation- a lawyer in Manhattan. The break up any groups of peo- have recovered. As I write Maybe if we repeat it al Guard remain deployed in resident was hospitalized on ple,” Billy Blancato, a sopho- this, on March 19, we have enough it will become true. New Rochelle, NY, as cases of Feb. 22 and confirmed to have more finance major who lives Below are several of Savin’s photos that capture what life has been like COVID-19 continue to grow. COVID-19 on March 3. in New Rochelle, said. LQ,WDO\DVWKHFRXQWU\TXLHWO\ZDLWVIRUWKHLQGHÀQLWHTXDUDQWLQHWRHQG The National Guard was New York Governor Mario Niall Ryan, a New Rochelle activated by President Trump Cuomo announced a one-mile resident who will be attending in New York, California and containment area around the Wake Forest University in the Washington on Sunday but resident’s synagogue and de- fall, said the news coverage of has been active in New Ro- ployed the National Guard. the Area of Containment can chelle since March 11. The role of the Nation- be misleading. As of Wednesday evening, al Guard has been to deliver “The pictures of ‘life in the New York has 30,800 con- food to quarantined families quarantine zone’ circling on firmed cases. Westchester and meals to children who social media are actually of County, where New Rochelle qualify for free lunch, cleaning the testing facility, which is on is located, has 4,000 cases, the and sanitizing public facilities, the outskirts of town,” Ryan third-highest state total be- and setting up testing areas. explained. hind New York City and Nas- “We had to drive through Kate Ryan, a senior at The sau County. (the area of containment) Ursuline School located with- Officials attribute the in- for groceries, and every few in the Area of Containment, was unsurprised by the im- posed restrictions. “The syn- agogue (the resident who tested postive for COVID-19) belongs to is literally a block away from my school… The week before we closed, our teachers had stopped speak- ing hypothetically so we were all prepared.” She added that despite the highly publicized nature of the deployment, the National Guard is not readi- ly present. “My friends and I went hunting for (the Nation- al Guard) two days later but everything seemed to be busi- ness as usual,” Katie said. “There really haven’t been Photo courtesy of Twitter any big changes,” Blancato The National Guard was sent to New Rochelle by President Donald Trump. said. 6 March 26, 2020 Opinions & Editorials xaviernewswire.com Being unapologetically myself
In a lot of senior op-eds, Met Your Mother’-type group it’s the reception I’ve gotten Joining new clubs, for exam- I take that for granted some- people talk about nding dynamic. That’s what I longed for previous attempts to relax. ple, takes a lot out of me. times. their place at Xavier. I never for as a freshman, but I never The puzzle pieces just haven’t This social outcast feeling And it’s possible that I’ll had that. found one. quite t. has been with me for a long never nd that group dynam- Even throughout high The majority of the Xavi- I have a hard time read- time, and sometimes I feel like ic. I don’t want to compromise school, I was the social jump- er community is incredibly ing social cues, and I’ve felt I miss out on things by not who I am and who I want to er: I t in just enough with warm and welcoming. I’ve felt somewhat alienated because having that totally welcom- be in order to t into a mold. groups to get by, but never supported, cared for and en- of that. ing and I don’t want to bend and twist enough to feel like I truly be- couraged by fellow students, It just I don’t want to bend and twist accepting and contort parts of me in or- long. I’ve never had a ride-or- faculty and alumni alike. I tru- doesn’t group of der to be who people want die group of friends, a ‘How I ly believe that Xavier is one come and contort parts of me in people. me to be. The hodge-podge of a kind, and leaving here natural- order to be who people want I have of friends I have now are more will be a grieving process for ly to me me to be. The hodge-podge people than enough. me since the remainder of my like it of friends that I have now are that love If you’re struggling with senior year has been ripped does for me and nding your place like I am, away. Even so, I haven’t found others. more than enough. are there take stock in what you do have a group to be a part of, at least I have when I and don’t be afraid of reach- not completely. to work at it and consciously need them, but never that ing out. If our current world I thought I’d found the per- think about my interactions. ‘Friends’-esque group dynam- has proven anything, it’s that fect t within various spac- This makes me an incredi- ic. people want to interact with Hannah Schulz is a senior es on Xavier’s campus, but bly awkward person. For a lot But honestly, I’m OK with others. You are worthy of love Digital Innovation, Film and I never found somewhere of people, I’m just a little bit that. I’m learning to be at and acceptance. The people Television major. She is the that I wasn’t holding some too weird to be around often. peace with the fact that I nev- that matter the most accept Head Copy Editor for the of myself back. I’ve never felt Being painfully introverted er really found my “people” at you for all of you, and secretly, Newswire from Cincinna- comfortable enough to share also means I’m also not great Xavier. I don’t have a Rachel to we are all just nding out who ti. She has been a part of who I am for various reasons. at venturing out and speaking gossip with or a Joey to laugh we are and where we t. Just Newswire for three years. Sometimes it’s my insecurities with people I don’t already with, but I have friends that try and nd those people who holding me back, sometimes have some familiarity with. are still irreplaceable, even if like the shape you’re in. The only thing I know is that I know nothing For many students, college so close to home. I already to learn and grow in the com- what’s more powerful than my time with my amazing is a time to nd your home knew Cincinnati like the back fort of your own community. the uncertainties are the in- classmates was cut short, I’m away from home. It’s your of my hand and I even knew I’ve met some of the most valuable lessons I learn every- con dent that it won’t be the rst real sense of freedom, a a few students on campus, so compassionate, intelligent, day being a part of a commu- end for us. Xavier has a funny place where lifelong friends my sense of freedom felt kind lively and complex people in nity. way of connecting people; are made and often the rst of like riding a bike for the rst my life during the past four I didn’t expect to get so for such a small university, we glimpse of what you want to time years. much out of a school that sure do have a lot of oomph. spend the rest of your life do- but with Xavier has become the replace Xavi- I was unsure about in my I have no idea what’s next ing. It’s exciting and scary and training within my home. It may seem er is a hometown. I guess in my own for me, a lot of us don’t. But time to learn how to be a real wheels. like a small part of a whole magnet way I did leave the nest, my what I do know is that I’m pre- adult. Was I re- for peo- own little nest of insecurity. pared for whatever is thrown Well, as I’m quickly ap- ally in- house, but it’s the centerpiece ple with Being a part of Xavier, and my way. proaching the end of my col- depen- of my life right now — full of a will to especially Newswire, has giv- lege career, I feel like I know dent if light and radiating warmth. make a en me the con dence to not less now than I did four years I had differ- know what’s next and to be ago. what felt like a huge safety ence and a ourish. Each and OK with that. It’s a good thing, really. I’ve net? every person I’ve interacted So, to the students and to lived in Cincinnati for 22 years Turns out, training wheels with at Xavier has left me with the best advisor out there, and didn’t leave my home- can’t teach you how to deal more to think about than the John, who will keep the News- town for college. I was hesi- with a di cult professor or last. wire alive and well, savor ev- tant about coming to Xavier what food to avoid in the caf. My time at Xavier has ery late Tuesday night and because I didn’t want to miss You have to do it for yourself. helped me realize that I don’t sta meeting (even when they Sydney Sanders is a senior out on the “college experi- Xavier has become the re- even know what I don’t know feel endless). You never know Philosophy, Politics and the ence.” But it turns out, even if place within my home. It may yet. I didn’t have that “ah-ha” when it’ll be your last. Thank Public and political science you’re only a 25-minute drive seem like a small part of a moment where you nally you all for being a part of my double major. She is the away from your childhood whole house, but it’s the cen- know what you want to do journey. Your sometimes out- Opinions & Editorials editor home, the experience is what terpiece of my life right now with the rest of your life. I still landish and provocative opin- for the Newswire from Cin- you make it. — full of light and radiating have doubts every now and ions have taught me so much cinnati. She has been a part I was scared that I wasn’t warmth. It’s a perfect place to then about where my edu- and made me a better editor. of Newswire for four years. going to learn as much living have tough conversations and cation will take me, sure. But While I’m heartbroken that
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Some four and a half years negative, are ones that I will and has done for me. my last opportunity to see of my nal semester here, nor ago I made a life-altering de- never forget. In this sense, Perhaps one of the biggest what it was all about, I ap- will I ever sit for an in-person cision, the good kind. For the Xavier has better prepared me motivational forces in me plied to Xavier. While I origi- class ever again, but that still rst time in 18 years, I planned for life after school. In many coming to Xavier was for the nally dismissed many of these doesn’t overshadow the per- on living somewhere far from ways, Xavier has evolved into Jesuit education. Small class notions in the past, it’s nally sonal growth I have achieved home. my home away from home sizes, an individual approach starting to click exactly what in my time here. Cincinnati was uncharted and I have a strong desire to and a liberal arts education he was trying to instill in me. And for that, I can thank territory for me — I had never make Cincinnati my perma- certainly intrigued me. As a result of my profound Xavier. visited the Queen City before nent home. My father went to a Jesuit experiences in the classroom, and it is a 10 hour car ride I never imagined things high school and college and I can take with me values from my humble New York would be this way — me, always talked to me about that will last a lifetime. Xavier suburban abode back in New sitting h o w has taught me how to think Jersey. It was a trek I hoped here Xavier has taught me how to it has deeper, look at situations to be fruitful, one that would at my shaped from multiple angles and per- grant me with brand new ex- o -cam- think deeper, look at situations him as spectives and how to respect periences and opportunities. pus from multiple angles and a per- the opinions and thoughts of And while many of the house perspectives and how to respect son. others. events I have looked forward as a sec- the opinions and thoughts of I was Better yet, I’ve had the plea- to for years have come to an ond se- going sure of meeting like-minded Luke Feliciano is a senior unexpected conclusion, the mester others. to at- professors and students who sports management and overall mission still has not senior tend will impact me greatly as my digital media double major. diminished. I always planned under these circumstances. the same Jesuit college pre- post-college career is ap- He is the Sports News Edi- on making these four years Honestly, it all feels surreal, paratory school, but instead proaching its beginning. tor for the Newswire from worth it, and they have been. but in these hard times, I can’t attended my local public In the end, maybe I won’t Rutherford, NJ. He has been The experiences I have help but think about how high school. be able to hang out with all a part of Newswire for four gained, both positive and much Xavier has meant to me Not wanting to pass up on of my friends for the back half years. This was not a part of my plan, thankfully
I had a plan. senior op-ed. But I guess that certainty. total uncertainty. Now, I’m professors, who helped me I was going to visit Rome even the simplest of plans Despite things not going feeling a similar level of un- go from “exploratory” to a for the rst time in nearly 10 will have to change. to plan, I can now look back certainty as we go forward major that I am passionate years. I was going to have an In a lot of ways, the way with certainty and know that into the future. about. Thank you Club Water easier school workload this things feel to me now is very these past few years at Xavier But for some reason this Polo, who helped me con- semester and take classes similar as to how I felt the have been the best of my life. feeling of uncertainty doesn’t tinue a sport that I love and that I was genuinely inter- night before my rst day of I’ve made new friendships scare me as much now as it make new lifelong friend- ested in. I was going to nd a Manresa. that I know will last a lifetime. did back then. I now know ships all four years. job in a eld that I have been I had a plan then too. I I got to know my professors that even in the face of that And thank you Newswire. obsessed with my entire life. had just nished working the on a personal level, who feeling of uncertainty there Thank you for more than I was going to enjoy my last summer in a leadership po- helped me nd a passion and is hope and there are good just helping me become a few months with the commu- sition at my favorite place in career things better writer in all sorts of nity that I love before march- the world, Camp MaKaJaWan. path that I now know that even in to come. topics. Thank you John, for ing into the unknown that is I was going to use the skills I was best the face of that feeling of T h a t encouraging me to take that the future. had learned living away from for me. while next step from sta writer to I even had an idea of what my family and apply them to I’ve had uncertainty there is hope and things page editor and getting me I was going to write for my the new adventure that was unique there are good things to come. may be to write outside of the sports freshman year. experi- That while things may be scary scary page. Halfway through the jour- ences and bleak now, things can get and Last but certainly not ney between Chicago and that I bleak least, thank you editorial Cincinnati, my family and I know I better. n o w , sta . Tuesday nights became got rear-ended on the high- wouldn’t things something I looked forward way. Thankfully nobody was have had anywhere else. I’ve can get better. I know that I to every week. While things hurt, but it left me shaken and discovered new interests that will be able to enjoy life with may not have always gone in a state of deep thought. I I might not have taken up the people I love while doing according to plan, the friend- had almost my entire life in otherwise if I hadn’t come what I love. ships we forged creating this that car, from almost all of my So I want to take time to paper every week are some Jack Dunn is a senior sports here. Hell, I’ve even lived possessions to the people I thank those in the Xavier of my favorite memories. management major. He is one of my earliest childhood love the most. And I had al- community who helped me Those nights will be what I a Campus News Editor for dreams: sitting behind home most lost all of it. realize that while the road miss most about Xavier and the Newswire from Wil- plate of a Cubs World Series I’m having some of the ahead is unknown it will still my biggest regret is that they mette, Ill. He has been a game and eventually watch- same thoughts these days as be possible for me to enjoy were cut short. part of Newswire for four ing them win! I did on that warm summer the journey. I’m glad things didn’t go years. All these experiences and night. Disbelief. Nerves. Un- joys came after that night of Thank you sport studies according to plan. 7 March 26, 2020 Sports xaviernewswire.com Analysis: Pro sports teams reel from Coronavirus
BY WILL PEMBROKE For the MLB, there are sim- Staff Writer ilar health concerns. Spring Training has been shut down As we head toward the end leaguewide for some time of March in the early stages now. Without the usual pro- of 2020, there are no sports. I gression of getting ready to don’t know if you have heard play through training camp, by now, but there is this thing the injury risk for players, es- called COVID-19 a ecting the pecially pitchers, will go up sports world as we speak. signi cantly. Right now, in American The way in which the sports, we should be seeing league handles how fast the the NBA barrel ahead toward season will start once state playo season. We should see and local governments have MLB teams gearing up to be- given the all clear will be in- gin the slow 162-game march teresting. of the regular season. There Another thing to note is should be pro days happen- that having the virus strike ing for top college football across the country put an end players looking to make the to the media coverage on the leap to the NFL. MLB cheating scandals which Instead, we have a few were a hot topic this o sea- WWE wrestling matches go- son. ing on in empty arenas and How will fans of the game a whole lot more NFL free react to a team like the Hous- agency coverage than what ton Astros, the biggest cheat- is typical for late March. ers in baseball as of this o - What happens next? season, once people have Well for the NBA, trying to their minds o of the virus? gure out what to do with Only time will tell. the remainder of the season I would like to give a shout is the top priority. Some re- out to all of the leagues, ports have disclosed that the Photo courtesy of Wiki Commons teams, players and sta league is targeting a June re- Professional sports across the country have been suspended as a result of the spread of COVID-19. While some whose work to make this cri- turn date. Obviously this is a leagues have had talks about how their respective seasons will proceed, others are still making that determination. sis a little easier on everybody uid situation, and much of Is a play-in tournament like player safety. How can fans Players will almost certain- has not gone unnoticed. the decision making to come some have suggested a good expect players to go straight ly be out of shape. Even those I speak for a large majority depends solely on how fast choice? Moreover, should from the couch to playing who do everything they can of Americans by saying that we can “ atten the curve” of the league jump straight to NBA games in a matter of to maintain themselves phys- I want my sports back. I miss the virus. the playo s? Should we even days? The speed at which ically will not be ready right the daily routine of opening A positive side e ect of the have any playo s? games are played combined away to compete in NBA my phone to a barrage of work stoppage is the creativi- All of the questions are val- with the level of athleticism games. All of these concerns reports, stats, highlights and ty displayed in terms of what id, but one that is not being which is required to have a are valid and will play a role in other fun tidbits about the the NBA could do to properly talked about enough is how chance to win is likely immea- deciding how the rest of the various awesome leagues I end the 2019-2020 season. all of this is going to a ect surable. NBA season is to be played. am privileged to follow. NFL free agency period supplies a shocking twist BY HUNTER ELLIS tackle and key cog in the Ti- Gurley was cut by the Los An- Staff Writer tans’ dominant running game geles Rams, and was swiftly last year. They also brought picked up by the Atlanta Fal- Void of any other sports in a top tight end in Austin cons. news, the 2020 NFL free Hooper. Gurley was the NFL O en- agency period — which has There is no doubt the sive Player of the Year in 2017 seen many stars depart from Browns have an abundance and top players like Gurley do their longtime teams — has of talent on their roster. It’s not often get released. not disappointed in provid- simply a matter of when that After a disappointing sea- ing drama for clamoring fans. talent will come together to son, the Rams had to deal When the 2020 NFL season produce results on the eld. with their poorly managed begins, longtime franchise The Dallas Cowboys man- cap situation and likely had faces of teams across the aged to keep the core of to choose to release one of league will suit up in di erent their team intact, re-signing their four highly paid stars, ei- uniforms. wide receiver Amari Cooper ther Gurley, quarterback Jar- The most notable NFL and franchise tagging quar- ed Go , wide receiver Bran- stars who decided to sign terback Dak Prescott, whom din Cooks or defensive tackle contracts to play elsewhere they will continue contract Aaron Donald. include six-time Super Bowl negotiations with. Both the Miami Dolphins champion Tom Brady, who The Carolina Panthers suc- and Detroit Lions, coached will play for the Tampa Bay cessfully began their reboot by former New England as- Buccaneers after 20 seasons Photo courtesy of Wiki Commons of the roster under new head sistants, continued the trend with the New England Patri- Tom Brady ended his 20-year tenure with the New England Patriots, signing coach Matt Rhule as they of signing ex-Patriots players ots. a two-year, $50 million guaranteed contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. signed reliable veteran quar- to their roster for high-dol- Other key departures in- Both Brady’s and Hopkins’ fense that was not so good in terback Teddy Bridgewater to lars, yet we haven’t seen clude eight-time Pro Bowler situations, rumors surfaced 2019, but they paid around a three-year deal to steal him much results by any team to Phillip Rivers heading to the that there were rifts between $95 million for both. The Ben- away from their division rival prove that this is an e ective Colts after 15 seasons with the players and their coaches gals likely overpaid for the Saints. team-building strategy. the Chargers and DeAndre that led to the departures. players but their production This move came only a Time will tell if the big Hopkins being traded to the While these moves in 2020 could support the in- week prior to the team releas- money signings of Kyle Van Arizona Cardinals after sev- grabbed the spotlight, some vestment. ing former league MVP Cam Noy, Jamie Collins, Danny en seasons with the Houston teams have made big moves These moves will likely be Newton on Tuesday. Shelton, Ted Karras and com- Texans. that have gone slightly under seen as positives by most The Panthers also signed pany will pay o on the eld These high-pro le moves the radar. Bengals fans as it shows for arguably the top quarterback for these teams. have been widely debated The hometown Cincinnati the rst time in roughly ve from the XFL, P.J. Walker, to a While most of the big ac- and surrounded with drama Bengals, not traditionally big years that they are willing to deal to round out their new quisitions have passed for — especially Brady’s move to free-agent spenders, signed spend to bring in players. quarterback room. most teams, the free agency the Buccaneers when it was two players: defensive line- The Browns made some Yet, on the other window for teams remains revealed that he took a slight man D.J. Reader and corner- big talent additions to their hand, some teams made open. The o season has not pay cut from what the Patriots back Trae Waynes. roster. They brought in Jack head-scratching moves. disappointed fans so far and o ered him to change teams. Both should improve a de- Conklin, a rst-team all-pro In a shocking move, Todd there is still more to come. 9 March 26, 2020 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com MLB video game brings the heat Now to the game mode I’m a throw from the out eld, the hooked on. Admittedly, I had controlled player doesn’t al- not really explored much of ways zip it in like they should. this game mode in the past Instead, they casually stroll because I didn’t feel I could over and proceed to chuck ever build a strong Diamond the ball back in like they are Dynasty team – one that al- tossing a newspaper over lows you to create a squad their head. Another minor re- from cards that are either action time problem appears pulled from packs, bought to happen when controlling a from the marketplace or runner on the base paths. earned through rewards. While there are also some It’s a massive time invest- minor glitches that can eas- ment to curate a competitive ily be patched with updates, team, but the long hours pay the unrealistic reaction times o with a team to be reck- is really my only knock on an oned with. The options for otherwise refreshing game. Photo courtesy of Gamingbolt.com this mode are seemingly end- Taking into consideration The latest installment of the “MLB: The Show” franchise impresses fans with its ‘unmatched graphics,’ and outstanding less, and there will only be mimicry of a real baseball-playing experience. The game’s new features heighten the sense of competition and thrill. all of these factors, I am cog- more opportunities with up- nizant of the fact that this is, BY LUKE FELICIANO dates as the game is still in its after all, a video game. The other hand, if you hit a drib- sentially a mode that allows nascent stages. aim is to mimic and emulate Sports Editor bler to the pitcher, you’ll only a user to create a player and One awesome new feature a real-life game, but no game Baseball is suspended — hear a feeble dink of the bat. take them through the ranks of this mode is Showdown, is perfect in doing so. At the for now. But the good news Arguably the three best of a professional baseball ca- which can net you big re- end of the day, though, “MLB: is you can play as your favor- game modes are Franchise, reer beginning in the minor wards should you complete The Show 20” will provide a ite teams and players with Road to the Show and my leagues. the challenges. It’s de nite- user with an incredible expe- the latest installment of the newfound favorite, Diamond The coolest element of ly a challenge but it’s also rience in what I believe to be “MLB: The Show” franchise. Dynasty. the new game is the chance fun because you draft a new the best sports video game This game will be sure The franchise mode re- to build a rapport with team- team based on pre-deter- series. to reinvigorate the spirit of mained relatively the same mates. For example, if your mined cards and whether or The graphics are un- America’s pastime with some as previous years. However, player is a shortstop and not you are successful at each matched, the game modes upgraded features. Fans of the biggest adjustment this turns a bunch of double stage before the nal show- remain abundant and the the game might notice the year is the option to relocate plays, you will increase your down. customizable options could updated cracking of the bat a team. The MLB itself is con- on- eld chemistry with the I really only see a few bad even seem super uous to sound right away, and it’s sidering an expansion but second baseman. parts about this game. My those who have never played. one that changes based on with this capability, players This is just a small but main complaint is the reac- the type of contact made can completely rebrand a mighty change that really tion times seem a bit delayed Total score: during a game. If you wallop team from scratch with top makes the experience of play- and sluggish compared to a 400-footer, you will hear to bottom changes including ing this game mode much what you would see in a typi- the hard maple smacking the logos, colors and uniforms. more organic, even though cal baseball game. ball with authority. On the Road to the Show is es- it’s part of a video game. For instance, if you preload Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake takes world by storm
BY GUS NATIONS IV Staff Writer
Symere Woods, profes- sionally known as Lil Uzi Vert, has nally released his long awaited album Eternal Atake. The album, as advertised, is out of this world. It seems as though Uzi has put the last two and a half years to good use and spent the time de- vising a project to blow the doors o the worldwide mu- sic community. As a longtime fan of Uzi, the album does not disap- point. The artist’s ability to combine infectious melodies with catchy lyrics makes for Photo courtesy of Stereogum.com a project that is entertain- Lil Uzi Vert’s newly released and long awaited album Eternal Atake lives up to the hopes and wishes of his fans. The album’s many infectious melodies, catchy ing from start to nish. Eter- lyrics and buoyant music display remarkable consistency and, for many fans, provides a source of joy amid the many calamities that have plagued the year. nal Atake, from the starting gun, is an album chock-full relate. tionally, “Silly Watch” provides low-up to 2016’s Lil Uzi Vert Chief Keef appears on “Bean of head-bangers. As has been While one would think that an infectious bop that, if per- vs. The World! (Kobe)” and Future also makes his schtick for his entire ca- the formula of fast cars, beau- formed by any other artist, 2020 might be o to a an appearance on “Wassup.” reer, Uzi brands himself as a tiful women and expensive would make absolutely no rough start, but it seems as if I am shocked by the way rockstar, and if his freshman watches would have gotten sense, but unexplainably, Uzi Uzi is doing his best to com- this has developed and album, LUV is Rage 2, did not old by now, Uzi manages to pulls o . Finally, my personal bat all the upset the world is strongly encourage everyone solidify that statement, Eter- nd ways to take that formula favorite: “Prices.” facing right now. who likes music in any capac- nal Atake surely does. and make it so much better. I “Prices” features a sample Eternal Atake (Deluxe) - ity to give this album a listen. I listened to the album for just can’t get tired of his new from one of my favorite songs LUV vs. The World 2 is just Very proudly, I give both parts the rst time in my dorm im- Richard Mille watch or his ve from another artist, Travis as fantastic as its normal of this album my second 5/5 mediately after I learned of its million dollar Bugatti. Scott. Uzi uses a sample from version and features unre- ever. Fantastic work, Symere surprise drop and I found my- Lil Uzi Vert has de ned trap the song “Way Back” and just leased leaked songs that Woods. self smiling the entire time. music over the last ve years, makes it so much better. fans have been clamoring Everything about it is just so and I am here for it. Notable What’s even better is that over for years. Chief among Total score: infectious, you can’t help but songs include the opening Uzi just dropped the deluxe these songs is “Myron,” a song be happy for the man as he track, “Baby Pluto,” which version of the album includ- leaked in 2018 that was - brags about “the famous life,” serves as a taste for the vibe ing 14 (yes, 14!) additional nally mastered and included even if you yourself cannot of the rest of the album. Addi- songs and serving as a fol- on the album. The legendary @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment March 26, 2020 10 COVID-19 catastrophe kills cinema BY BEN THOMSON Staff Writer
Goodbye movie theaters, hello streaming! Our way of life has been upended in ways nobody could have seen coming. Stu- dents all across the country have been forced to go on- line for the remainder of the semester. Social distancing has become the new norm. In fact, some states have opt- ed to make self-quarantine a legal requirement. All this to ght o COVID-19. But it’s the lit- tle things in life that will be missed the most. Mainly, trips to the movie theater. It started with James Bond. Photo courtesy of Schoolmedia.co.za On March 4, parent compa- Disney’s live action version of the newest James Bond thriller No Time To Die, Wonder Woman 1984 and Mulan, as well as A Quiet Place Part II were among ny Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer the lms whose release dates were pushed back or postponed inde nitely. Streaming services are poised to bene t from coronavirus precautions, however. (MGM) announced that their and cancelling all together. Films still in theaters such it was internet piracy. More It’s clear the world won’t April 10 release, No Time to The ninth lm in the Fast and as The Invisible Man, Trolls recently, it was streaming, a be the same after this cri- Die, would instead be pushed the Furious franchise was World Tour and The Hunt are battle that hasn’t quite end- sis is over. And cinema may back seven months to Nov. pushed back an entire year, now being sold digitally for a ed yet. very well be a casualty of that 2020. This is because, at the despite its star claiming the at fee of $19.99. Pixar’s On- There have been more change, which would be a time, the COVID-19 panic release would not be per- ward is also doing this, and and more accommodations shame. was contained to only China turbed by the COVID-19 scare. even dropping on Disney+ at made by Hollywood to rec- There’s nothing I love more and parts of Europe, two of A Quiet Place Part II’s release the beginning of April. oncile with streaming ser- than strapping myself in for MGM’s biggest market share. was postponed inde nitely. This begs an interesting vices, such as negotiations two hours and experiencing a However, this would not be Even Disney’s big tent-poles question, however. Could with theaters for longer syn- movie distraction-free, as the the end of the cancellations Black Widow and Mulan have this be the future of the mov- dication to strong-arming lmmaker intended for you or delays. been put on inde nite hold ie-going experience? For as streaming services into doing to see it. But I’m adaptable. During the next week, until the global pandemic is long as Hollywood has been theatrical releases. However, It’s just a shame future gen- more and more of the sum- solved. around, there’s always been it’s interesting to note that erations may only experience mer’s big releases began Some studios are trying something trying to kill it. the studio least a ected by movies through Net ix or Dis- pushing back release dates to recover from their losses. First it was television. Then the COVID-19 crisis is Net ix. ney+. Net ix gem I Am Not Okay With This charms audiences sode will start with excessive BY HEATHER GAST wood paneling, weird insults Managing Editor like “go eat a tampon,” yellow hues and a mom in a diner When I started Net ix’s uniform asking where her I Am Not Okay With This stockings are that convince on a whim, I thought I’d be me it’s the 1980s and then I watching some delightfully get whiplash when some kid dysfunctional teens muddle gets surprised by a VHS col- through school. So, when Syd lection. It’s confusing enough Novak started moving stu that every Net ix show fea- with her brain, I was as sur- tures at least ve ‘80s songs prised as she was. and I’m just trying to gure This rst season is slow go- out how taboo it is for Syd to ing on the supernatural sto- be gay. ryline and falls into a number With that said, one thing of Net ix-ian pitfalls, but the I really respect this series for lovable characters and small is casting teenage actors to town setting wrap you up in play teenage roles. Having Syd’s world and make these age appropriate actors felt seven episodes binge-wor- authentic, and both my 15 thy. and 20-year-old self felt seen The series opens on a po- when characters compared dunk Pennsylvania town and bacne. shadows Novak a year after A nal word of warning, her father’s suicide. Novak Photo courtesy of Popsugar.com one of the nal scenes is gory, juggles grieving with a tense Net ix original series I Am Not Okay With This is a charming coming-of-age story as Syd, the main character, navigates de nitely earning the series a family life, getting through the aftermath of her father’s suicide while discovering her superpowers and and her burgeoning LGBT+ identity. TV-MA rating several times school and slowly noticing over. But overall, I’d recom- her obvious infatuation with happy, seeing as I binged the I’ll have to credit a share of around. mend this series to anyone her best friend, Dina. When season the day it premiered, his charm to his wacky ward- And I really wasn’t kidding who digs coming-of-age sto- Syd becomes overwhelmed but the teenage drama and robe, but Stan’s character has about wardrobe. The dude rylines involving grief, LGBT+ by emotions, paranormal development of Syd’s psyche the friendly and goofy vibe wore a polyester robin’s egg identity and a dash of super- powers, like super strength that are central to her powers I wish every dude who I did blue suit with a graphic tee power zest. or causing someone’s nose to kept me plenty entertained. not share feelings for had. It underneath and I was jade I’ll miss Syd, Stan and bleed, pop up. While the show does a would be almost painful to green with envy. Queer Eye friends for now; here’s hoping The overarching plot of good job of developing Syd have a guy stopping you on was quaking. that Net ix will greenlight a Syd coming to realize her and her emotional turmoil, your walk to school to of- I have found in several Net- second season soon. powers feels like the rst half most of the characters feel fer you a ride normally, but ix series that I get distract- hour of a superhero origin half-baked. However, the when Stan insists on tak- ingly mixed signals on what Total score: movie stretched out over an crowd favorite of this series ing thirty seconds to roll his time period they’re sup- entire season and it ends at by far is a funky little drug window down inch by inch posed to take place in and I a major cli hanger. The cli - dealer named Stan with a with a cheesy smile, he’s at Am Not Okay With This falls hanger didn’t leave me too hopeless crush on Syd. least weird enough to keep into this same trap. An epi- 12 March 26, 2020 The Last Page xaviernewswire.com How the stars want you Hey Mr. Missing Brockman! to spend your time I’m Almanzo’s mom! I in Quarantine know you were writing to him, Aries:&RQVXPHSOHQW\RIDSRFDO\SVH¿FWLRQ but I was going through his You need to decide fast what role you will play mail and thought who better when the zombies start coming. Are you more Dear an obligatory leader type or are you the cool fan to answer your mother inquiry favorite who lives at the edge of the camp and Almanzo, then a mother!? doesn’t talk much? You gotta help It sounds like your mother Taurus: Make a “Which member of the Donkey me, man, I’ve only been is doing her best to enjoy her Kong family are you?” quiz. A lot of people think time with you! I know I’ve been they’re Funky Kong but deep down they’re total quarantined with my mom Dixies. for a week and I’m al- loving every nightly game of ready going crazy! I came Scrabble with my little Manzo. Gemini: Remain socially distant! Don’t hang home for spring break Us mothers miss you out in large groups! Stay home most of the college kiddos more than you time! Don’t pick up the phone when your friends and was happy to see her. could know while you’re gone. call! Alienate yourself from your own family and Then I heard that spring loved ones! And when you’re back for break was extended and my summer break, you all spend friends were coming home, Cancer: Make your own video conference ser- your time hanging out with vice. Whatever you make will probably be better so I was super excited. But friends. After college, who than Zoom. now I’m not allowed to leave knows where you’ll move to the house and her quirks are and whether or not we’ll ever Leo: Pet your dog! Look into his happy face and tell him what a good boy he is! He doesn’t know going to make me jump off get a chance to watch the new there’s an international pandemic going on right my roof. episode of This Is Us together now that could severely change his life. Oh, to She sings all the time, again. be so naive! and not real songs, just Also, don’t blame your Virgo: Sing songs to your neighbors! In Italy, commercial jingles. If I mother for commercial jingles they are taking to their balconies to sing Italian being so catchy. It’s not her classics and it’s greatly increasing morale. We hear, “we are Farmers,” don’t really have balconies in America, so just one more time we’re fault, complain to J.K. Sim- stick your head out your window and sing “All mons! And I know you’re disap- Star.” going to need insurance. pointed your food is no longer Her nightly cooking has Libra: Find a way to separate your workspace served to you by the cute Caf IURP\RXUUHOD[DWLRQVSDFH,W¶VGLႈFXOWWRZULWH made me miss the Caf. worker with the cleft chin, but horoscopes from the same desk where you post The Caf! pictures and participate in discussions on the your mother is making each vacuum repair forum! But worse then meal special for you with love. all of that, what’s really I don’t know what Super Scorpio: You might wanna start working out driving me crazy, some- Smash Boys is, but it sounds before your freshman 15 turns more into the quarantine quadrillion, know what I’m saying? how she’s better than like your mom has taken the me at Super Smash Bros time to learn your Gameboy Sagittarius: Play board games with your family, now! Whoever taught games so you both can do not only to stay sane, but also as apocalypse my mother how to use activities you enjoy together. So practice! Play Monopoly to practice your bar- maybe your mom drives you a tering skills and to practice not murdering your Peach’s deflect while I siblings even if you really want to. was in college deserves little “crazy” now, but you’ll look a seat in Hell. I’m going back on these times fondly one day. Let me leave you with a insane here Almanzo! Capricorn: Make a sweet fort out of the insane quote from my idol: quantity of toilet paper your dad stocked up on. Send help, “Someday soon, you’ll MR. MISSING have families of your own. And Aquarius: Become a gamer! While they may BROCKMAN if you’re lucky, you’ll remem- be the most oppressed group in our current society, when the Earth becomes uninhabitable ber the little moments,” -Tony and we transfer all human consciousness to the Soprano. internet they will be the ones calling us losers. Give your mother a hug, * Pisces: Forge fake identities to add as names on the “ban Father Graham from retiring” petition. *’s$ʙPʋ mom ɚ]ɛ0'
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