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USC senior talks ‘Avatar,’ Black Lives Matter and spills the ‘quaran-tea’ in new podcast Cherise Cayetano’s “CC’me!” Cayetano was recently motivated discussing the free labor of Black to create “CC’me!” and its first epi- women, said Cayetano saw the pod- will later include discussions sode to share her thoughts and expe- cast as a way to be productive with on sexual health, TV shows. riences involving BLM, particularly her time during the summer and start after noticing many of her friends on conversations about topics that are By KELLY SADIKUN social media choosing to ignore the important to talk about. Staff Writer movement or solely posting a singu- “Just seeing all this chaos of go- During quarantine this summer, lar black square to show their soli- ing on about like what it meant to be some people learned to bake darity. Following the first podcast, Black in America… It’s kind of stress- sourdough bread while others delved Cayetano decided to take a more casu- ful to be constantly consuming that into Animal Crossing. But for Cherise al approach and create more episodes content,” said Andrews, who is ma- Cayetano, a senior majoring in law, about lighter subjects. joring in sociology. “If [Cherise or I] history and culture, quarantine “The first episode was really seri- would post something on Instagram, boredom inspired her to share her ous,” Cayetano said. “Then the rest of people would swipe up and ask ques- commentary on current events them was just me having fun with my tions. That led us into doing [the work including the ongoing Black Lives friends because people don’t really al- to answer their questions] — when Matter movement low Black women to have that side of Google is there — because we feel ob- and casual topics such ligated to answer. So we discussed, ‘Why as “Avatar” with a “The first episode was really serious. Then the rest of comedic twist on her do people feel like they podcast “CC’me!.” them was just me having fun with my friends because deserve to be educat- Interest in creat- people don’t really allow Black women to have that side ed, when answers are typically readily avail- ing her own podcast of [having fun]. I don’t want everything to be about the piqued following an able?’” event she helped orga- hardships of the Black community.” Though the first nize with the Latinx · · · episode was more so- Student Assembly cial-justice focused, CHERISE CAYETANO Cayetano aims to have and the Student Host of podcast “CC’me!” Assembly for Gender the podcast cover a va- Empowerment in riety of topics. 2018. The event invited As a new podcast creators of the Bitter Brown Femmes [having fun]. I don’t want everything creator, Cayetano took responsibility podcast, a show that tackles emotion- to be about the hardships of the Black for designing the cover art, featuring al, social and political issues involv- community.” a teacup and cherries, with the con- ing the Latinx/Chicanx community. There are currently four episodes cept of spilling “quaran-tea” during Asking the creators about their per- available for listeners, ranging from the pandemic. Due to social distanc- sonal inspiration — the question in- discussions on the free labor Black ing measures preventing Cayetano spired by a tweet Cayetano saw that women are often expected to put to- from meeting with guests in person, mentioned how “everyone is one bad ward educating individuals on an- she uses Zoom to record their conver- day away from starting their own ti-Blackness, to lighthearted con- sations. Though internet connection podcast” — the experience solidified versations about “Avatar” and One issues sometimes arise, Cayetano said Photo courtesy of Cherise Cayetano her desire that she often mentioned to Direction. she uses iMovie to increase the vol- For future podcasts, Cherise Cayetano has ideas for conversations her friends. Senior Naomi Andrews, who ume and stabilize background noise covering sexual health, album reviews, and the TV show “Legend of Korra.” participated in the first episode | see PODCAST, page 2 | Sophomore creates preparatory and essay service for college applicants Through her nonprofit, Ava are essentially gatekeepers to your fu- of programs and just cannot afford ture [and] now — whatever ambitions them,” Sanchez said. Sanchez helps applicants by you have for yourself,” Sanchez said. With each service, Ava Edits Essays reviewing personal essays. “Having great essays is a really big part provides line-by-line editing and of that. No one really knows what a feedback regarding the applicant’s By VICTORIA VALENZUELA great essay is. You just have to try and strengths and weaknesses in writ- Staff Writer figure it out, and the best way to do ing. By keeping a small client base, the When Ava Sanchez was applying to that is to find people that have done it.” group’s goal is to provide an intimate colleges as a high school senior, she re- Sanchez, a sophomore majoring and personable experience. alized the disadvantage she faced as a in philosophy, politics and econom- Ava Edits Essays officially began student whose family could not help ics who is a Trustee Scholar, created offering services in August, when the her with the application process. Her Ava Edits Essays in late-July to help Common App opened for high school parents did not have experience ap- students going through the college seniors to apply to universities across plying to universities, and her residen- admissions process. Along with her the country. So far the organization tial area had a lack of application assis- team of undergraduate volunteers, has about 20 essays to review, but tance and resources. Sanchez reviews and revises personal Sanchez said she expects demand to Coming across essay editing ser- statements for many high school and increase by the end of the month as vices that charged between $100-$300 transfer students. Sanchez said that deadlines approach. Many of the appli- per essay, Sanchez realized she would she intends to keep the organization’s cants using Ava Edits Essays are apply- have to rely on her school’s college services free to edit three University of ing to University of California schools, counselor who also needed to work California statements, or three edits of and two are hoping to get into USC. with around 500 other seniors. Her one statement, since most universities When she decided to start her or- difficulty navigating the college ad- require one personal statement and ganization, Sanchez initially made a missions process inspired Sanchez to several personal insight questions. post on social media calling for vol- create an organization where college Unlike many college preparatory unteers. Since then, she has curated a students could help high school stu- services across the country, which of- team of four other undergraduate stu- dents navigate the college application fer standardized testing practice or dents to assist by editing essays. Two of process by editing their application es- application revisions, Sanchez wanted these volunteers were already friends says free of charge. to make Ava Edits Essays accessible by of Sanchez, and the other two reached Photo courtesy of Ava Sanchez “You’re just trying to put your best not charging students. out via Instagram. All volunteers were Ava Sanchez and her team look to provide potential college students foot forward to the schools, which “There are ambitious students with an inexpensive resource that offers free essay editing and feedback. that would benefit from these kinds | see ESSAYS, page 2 |

INDEX 2 · News 3 · Opinion 4 · A & E 6 · Classifieds 7 · Sudoku 8 · Sports DAILYTROJAN.COM DAILYTROJAN PAGE 2 September 23, 2020 | WWW.DAILYTROJAN.COM NEWS PODCAST | Student gleans from friends ESSAYS | Student service | continued from page 1 | to improve the listening experience. helps high school seniors “I’m also a bit of a perfectionist,” Cayetano said. “So sometimes I’ll edit | continued from page 1 | that help students navigate college ad- it, and then I’ll listen to it for a good required to submit writing samples for missions. five times before I’m like, ‘OK, I’ve done consideration and were selected from Okeke said that change starts from all that I can do.” a pool of about 10 applicants. those who experience the disadvan- For Cayetano, the greatest chal- “The idea is that [Sanchez] will tage, and he hopes that Ava Edits lenge with running her podcast is the manage it,” said Karina Aguirre, a Essays can be a light in the darkness planning process. In preparation for sophomore majoring in law, history scenario for those who don’t have ac- each episode, Cayetano will research and culture and an editor for Ava Edits cess to most college application re- the topic and watch content made by Essays. “She gets the input from the es- sources. He also said that the inequal- other creators on different platforms says and then based on our interests or ity can be traced back to the initial so the information will be fresh in her qualifications in terms of if we worked admissions of marginalized people mind. Sometimes, she’ll frame discus- on Cal State essays, UC statements, into higher education institutions, and sion questions to keep herself and her private schools or what schools we got while the process has changed over the friends on track, while still keeping an into, we could help.” years, there is still a long way to go be- easygoing tone. Cayetano said she also Since many school counselors are fore college application resources are prefers recording episodes with her overloaded with work during the pan- completely accessible. friends as guest speakers because she Photo courtesy of Cherise Cayetano “Honestly, just coming from [the Cayetano started “CC’me!” to cure her quarantine boredom and has demic, Sanchez said she hopes Ava believes they have more to contribute Black] community is the biggest inspi- plans to continue covering topics inspired by her conversations with friends. Edits Essays can be a useful resource to topics as a group compared to if she for applicants. ration that I can probably have,” Okeke said. “Without that, then I wouldn’t were to speak alone. little note of just ideas that I have and Cayetano said she has a variety of “We try to be as holistic as possible, “I thought I’d be nervous, but we know what it’s like being a disadvan- the people who brought them up,” ideas lined up just waiting to be ex- and we try to focus our whole entire just do it on Zoom,” said Andrews, taged student and student of color. Cayetano said. “If they want to expand plored. Some of them include more goal to empower disadvantaged stu- who also participated as a guest for And students that are a minority need on it, I know who to ask.” casual episodes like listening parties dents and give them the voice that they the “Avatar” episode. “It feels like ... need,” said Antonio Okeke, a sopho- the help to get through this whole pro- When she planned an episode and album reviews, as well as more we’re just hanging out. There’s really celebrating One Direction’s 10th more majoring in business adminis- cess. I think especially right now is the informative episodes, such as con- not that much pressure for it to be [a anniversary, she immediately knew tration and the creative director and best time to have more of a voice in certain way]. Usually the topics that she wanted to ask her friend and fel- versations on sexual health. Recently, editor for Ava Edits Essays. how the whole process goes.” we talk about are the kind of stuff that low Directioner Sullyari Bautista, a she’s been watching “The Legend of In addition, some college essay edit- Currently, Ava Edits Essays is tak- we already have experience with, so senior majoring in political science, Korra” and planning a podcast giving ing services can range from hundreds ing essay submissions and answering we don’t have to worry about running to co-host the episode. her commentary on the nostalgic se- to thousands of dollars, which Aguirre application questions on its Instagram out of things to say, or worry about fol- Cayetano texted Bautista, inviting ries. For now, Cayetano looks to keep believes is inherently contributing to a page. Sanchez said the organization is lowing a script.” her to speak on her podcast and share her options open with the podcast and privilege gap in college admissions. taking steps to launch a website by the When researching topics for her her memories and passion for One enjoy getting together with friends on “I strongly believe that there is [ad- end of September, which will have FAQ podcast, Cayetano said she gets most Direction. Though Bautista was ini- Thursday nights to record on Zoom. vantage] when you have students who forums for questions about the ap- of her inspiration from her conver- tially nervous to speak on the podcast “Cherise is a very open, talkative are able to hire private tutors, who are plication process, information about scholarship opportunities and curat- sations with her friends, which are since she never had her voice record- and warm person, and she’s very fun- able to hire essay editing services, and helpful when she’s looking for guest ed content for specific deadlines and ed before, she was quickly able to relax ny,” Bautista said. “I think that she was who have generations of parents that speakers. Since she knows which of when chatting with Cayetano. dates. probably inspired by her very funny have gone to college,” Aguirre said. “It’s her acquaintances have knowledge on “It’s very natural,” Bautista said. just much different.” “We’re trying to make sure that all each topic, it makes it easier for her to “We join Zoom together and … let the thoughts to start a podcast and share of our plans are thoughtful, and actu- her warm, fun energy with a bunch of Because the program is fully online, find co-hosts who have strong opin- conversation flow to talk about our Aguirre said it is also more accessible ally effective and efficient, where we other people. I think she wants to con- ions to contribute to the conversation. personal experiences. At times, I really to students living in communities and can actually stay open and helpful, “Sometimes, my friends will be did forget that we were recording, and tinue the podcast and hopefully make rural areas that may lack tutoring and hopefully create a bigger impact as talking about something and they I had to mute myself from laughing.” it into something more regular and editing services and other resources time goes on,” Okeke said. bring something up, [I’ll write] a For future podcast episodes, bigger, to reach greater audiences.”

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pharmacies.usc.edu PAGE 3 | OWednesday,pini September 23, 2020 | WWW.DAILYTROJAN.COM/OPINIONon Woke culture serves as counterintuitive segue to optical allyship an opportunity to practice optical al- Lady A changing its name (only to Matthew lyship and exceptionalism. subsequently file a declaratory judg- According to Merriam-Webster, ment lawsuit against Lady A, a Black Eck woke culture actually originated in singer in Seattle who already has the the Black community, with the term stage name). We wanted systemic THE ECK’S FACTOR “stay woke” referring to those who change: defunding the police, aboli- were self-aware. After the shooting of tion of mass incarceration and edu- ou are so woke,” remarks one Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, cation equity, among other necessary of my closest friends. in 2014, the term became more asso- policy changes. However, we incited “Y Subsequently, I am cat- ciated with the Black Lives Matter performative wokeness instead. apulted into a double take. Is that a movement and the awareness-raising After completing this challenge, I compliment or an insult, ironic or of social justice issues. cringe every time another white per- unironic? I think my friend means However, with the appropriation son refers to themself as “woke.” The well, but do I want to be called “woke?” of this term by the white communi- term is thrown around freely, like in- Woke culture has spent a ty, the phrase has become a medium stant doses of dopamine as a reward considerable amount of time in the of emblazoning “I’m one of the good for educating oneself about issues they limelight lately, especially with its ones” through meaningless methods had the privilege of ignoring before it rise — or should I say trendiness of practicing allyship. “Wokeness” flooded their social media. Silence is — in the mainstream media earlier has turned into a compliment and a violence, but optical allyship introduc- this year. Black boxes upon blank mode of instant gratification for doing es a plethora of problems that make it profile pictures upon aesthetic the bare minimum. It has literally be- just as harmful, if not worse. Shideh Ghandeharizadeh | Daily Trojan posts: Virtually, it was abnormal to come trendy for white people to prac- Wokeness is not a gold star to make harmful stereotypes about the trans- I, myself, was guilty of exception- not repost anything. tice anti-racism because it makes us white people feel better about histor- gender community, so we cancel her alism and thought I could read the One day, its momentum sud- look good. ically oppressing marginalized com- for being a TERF, or a trans-exclusion- book without keeping a journal. Oh, denly diminished. After all the I recently completed the “Me and munities, just like slapping a Band-Aid ary radical feminist. how I was wrong, and I am continu- #BlackoutTuesday posts, the appro- White Supremacy” journaling chal- on an elbow won’t fix a broken arm. It Despite the existence of “cancel ing to learn how I am wrong every day. priation of Breonna Taylor’s name into lenge, in which author Layla Saad in- is inherently counterintuitive to claim culture,” we will readily subvert it. I I would be embarrassed, but I am not pop culture, the avows to change Aunt cludes a chapter on optical allyship. one wants to enact structural change, am talking to non-Black people who because that’s normal. It’s something Jemima’s brand and the apologies for Some specific examples she discuss- only to write “woke” across one’s fore- will acknowledge anti-Black compa- that society — and the Socratic meth- racist behavior in the past, optical al- es are, “Bringing activism words and head with a washable Crayola marker. nies but will still consume their prod- od — has drilled into our heads since lies started to move on. This time, BIPOC images into your brand to We see this same level of superfi- ucts. I am talking to the “ally” who will childhood: Without mistakes, we however, it was okay to be complacent. make your business look more ‘woke’” ciality with “cancel culture,” which is order “How to be an Antiracist” from could not learn. After all, we are brandished with “wo- and “Reading this book today because intended to hold people accountable Amazon instead of a local bookstore. At this point, seeking to garner keness” now, right? you secretly hope it will make you look for problematic behaviors. However, Again, allyship is not an identity clout through being “woke” is frankly While woke culture has its posi- more ‘woke.’” White exceptionalism the media tosses it around like new — it is a fluid practice. The purpose embarrassing. The world has been too tive effects, white people have twist- and optical allyship go hand-in-hand, slang, ultimately burying its original is to educate each other about how loud to not be an insomniac. ed it into a practice of performativity. and they both revolve around woke intention of calling in and calling out. we continue to perpetuate white su- Sure, a black screen projects solidarity culture. We “cancel” so we can unsubscribe premacy values. I highly recommend Matthew Eck is a junior writing and support for the Black Lives Matter For more examples, we can look momentarily while whoever we “can- that every person with white privilege about culturally relevant social is- movement, but what else does it ac- to pop culture — the removal of past celed” learns from their mistake and and white-passing privilege read “Me sues. His column, “The Eck’s Factor,” complish? Ultimately, the emergence racist episodes in “30 Rock,” Jimmy grows — not to prove our “wokeness.” and White Supremacy” and actually runs every other Wednesday. of woke culture has given white people Fallon apologizing for blackface and For instance, J.K Rowling perpetuates complete the journaling challenge. USC should include a religious diversity requirement Teaching students to appreciate world religions strengthens the evangelical Christians end up inter- limited but also skewed. Harvard Protestant Christians, and the religion University’s commitment to religious inclusion and justice. nalizing misconceptions, such as “mo- Divinity professor Diane Moore of non-Protestant candidates have al- rality only exists within the Bible.” Of claims that religious miseducation most always been a source of contro- By JOSEPH CHO Most American adults know little course, this problem isn’t localized to leads Americans to represent religious versy. to nothing about world religions. A one specific faith tradition; many re- traditions inaccurately, ascribe undue Staff Writer Religious disempowerment also 2019 Pew Research Center question- ligious communities tend to espouse expertise to clergy, conflate the study manifests in religiously-motivated USC maintains a strong naire found that the average respon- similar assertions. and practice of religion, view religion hate crimes. The most salient example commitment to religious life, dent answered less than half of the People also learn about religion as static as opposed to evolving and is the post-9/11 spike in Islamophobia; declaring in its mission statement questions about world religions cor- through the news media, which al- interpret religion as a private affair 481 hate crimes against Muslims hap- that it is “pluralistic, welcoming rectly. Had Pew included more ques- most exclusively presents the most ex- separate from public life. The result- pened in 2001 alone because people outstanding men and women of every tions about non-Christian world reli- treme examples of religion. As a result, ing misconceptions have serious im- chose to blame the many for the ac- race, creed and background.” It also gions, this already-failing score would the public imaginary often views reli- plications on responsible citizenship tions of a few. Anti-Muslim hatred claims that it strives to teach students have likely been even worse; the av- gion through blanket statements that in a pluralistic society. has continued beyond 2001; in 2016, “moral discernment, understanding erage respondent correctly answered are often problematic and fail to en- Religious ignorance has serious a Muslim transit worker in New York of self, and respect and appreciation only a third of the questions for that compass the vast majority of religious business consequences. A 2013 City was pushed down the stairs and for others.” category. adherents. Tannenbaum survey of American called a “terrorist” for wearing a hijab. However, this summer’s events Underlying these abysmal results USC and other American higher workers found that employees of The solution to religious ignorance paint a far more complex picture. are gaping holes in the learning pro- education institutions have failed companies that failed to offer flexible In July, a Muslim professor sued the cess. Religious education in the United to correct these misconceptions. hours for religious observance were is religious literacy and the University University alleging religious harass- States, both informal and formal, has An Interfaith Youth Core survey of twice as likely to be uneager to go must be part of that solution. It is no ment. In the wake of calls for the im- routinely failed to present a fair and college students across 122 campuses to work. And in 2015, 200 Muslim longer enough to preach religious di- peachment of former Undergraduate balanced narrative of world religions. found that only 32% of respondents meatpacking workers staged a versity and leave students to their own Student Government Vice President Most people learn about religion believed that they had developed walkout after their plant failed to offer devices. Rather, USC must ensure that Rose Ritch, many Jewish organiza- through their community or religious skills for interacting with people of them a designated prayer room. students learn to recognize how re- tions felt under attack. institution, which often projects their diverse beliefs. Researcher Alyssa More concerningly, religious ig- ligion has influenced society and to In striving for religious inclusion own values and worldview. Too often, Rockenbach added that only 26% norance reduces the political pow- question blanket assumptions. and justice, USC must teach students they succumb to religious chauvin- took a religious diversity course and er available to religious minorities. A religious diversity requirement to respect and appreciate world re- ism, convinced of the superiority of only 9% underwent religious diversity Throughout American history, pub- may not end religious bigotry at the ligions. To this end, the University their own worldview and incapable of training. lic opinion has informally imposed its University, but it is a positive first should mandate a religious diversity critiquing their own. As a result, the average American’s own religious tests on the presidency. step toward welcoming outstanding course requirement for graduation. For example, many young knowledge of religion is not only Almost all U.S. presidents have been Trojans of every creed.

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A&E Editor SOPHIE CENIZA KEVIN CAMARGO Wellness & Outreach Director EMILY SAGEN Deputy Video Editor A&E Editor KARAN NEVATIA Arts & Entertainment PAGE 4 | Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | WWW.DAILYTROJAN.COM/LIFESTYLE Boy Willows shares mesmerizing new single ‘Fila’ The USC alumnus delivers was able to head logistics of the shoot granting Fleischman the dreamy sounds and floaty headspace to direct. visuals in new song. On what Bryan recalled being an extremely hot morning, the team By ANA CRUZ arrived at Elysian Park at 6 a.m. Staff Writer Having to stop only once (when With dreamy visuals and re- Fleischman got dizzy from spin- freshing lyricism, Boy Willows — ning for the opening shot) the vid- also known as Landon Fleischman eo was complete in a short hour — is solidifying his place in the and a half. music industry. His innovative Their previously established blend of experimental folk draws rapport led to straightforward ex- on a sense of nostalgia that reso- ecution and streamlined produc- nates with Gen-Z listeners. tion. Influenced by his upbringing in “That’s what I like about work- Maryland, Fleischman began to ing with friends that are musi- develop an affinity for music. Early cians,” Bryan said. “It’s not a big in- on, the natural landscape informed volved process.” his intimate and acoustic-based While on the road, Fleischman, sounds. As he made the move to alongside touring band mem- the West Coast, the inclination to- ber Danny Ferenbach, ad-libbed ward music followed. a song. The duo released the song As a music industry major, the “Crabwalk,” under the moniker now USC graduate started explor- Party in the Hills. The impromp- ing the possibilities with songwrit- tu song has reached over 100,000 ing and music production. For the Photo courtesy of Seannie Brian streams on Spotify. Boy Willows (Landon Fleischman) budding artist, the process was sat- and next to him, Wallows frontman Dylan Minnette have been Completely improvised and hu- isfying as he realized his capability able to create music that is equally cathartic as it is collaborative in both melodies and lyrics. morous, the lighthearted track to execute projects independently. often partnered with each other to the art itself. Partiyeli has worked The track was followed by re- proved to Fleischman the worth in At the time, Fleischman shared execute their original ideas. on additional Boy Willows proj- cent single “Fila,” which fea- incorporating playfulness into his that he was influenced by the likes “I bounce ideas off him. He’d ects, including the cover art for the tured Wallows frontman, Dylan work. of Toro y Moi, Sylvan Esso and bounce ideas off me,” Partiyeli said. 5-track EP “oof” and directing the Minnette. The mellowed song “[‘Crabwalk’] is a sign that I James Blake. After reflecting on the “And then we’d kind of meet in the “Crool” music video. served as a self-described therapy should just try to be as much as direction of his sound, Fleischman middle with things and then we “I like the way we work,” session for the two. myself as possible and like try to focused on creating music that would just go do it.” Partiyeli said. “It is always really “Landon first played me the showcase all aspects of myself, not would speak to him even if he The 2019 release “Greyhound” fluid and easy.” song when we were sharing a tour just like brooding or introspec- wasn’t the one who made it. encapsulates the ease and flexibil- After graduating from USC, bus together,” Minnette said. “He tive,” Fleischman said. “I’ll find a little snippet that’s ity they worked under. Fleischman found himself work- asked me if I wanted to throw on Fusing his creative talents, like really sick, and then I’ll drag As Fleischman was driving ing as a video jockey in live event a verse myself and … the melodies Fleischman continues to elevate it into another session and like over to visit, Partiyeli sent a demo production. With visual direction I wanted came to me immediately.” his artistry with each release. With that will start the next song,” for him to listen to. By the time and lighting experience, he start- The result is a natural collabo- the future projects on the horizon, Fleischman said. “There’s like one Fleischman reached Partiyeli’s ed touring with artists such as ration that seemingly incorporates Boy Willows invites listeners to thing that connects every single place, he had a verse ready to go. Alan Walker, Dillon Francis and the sonic style of each individual. take on honest perspective-taking song I’ve ever put out that no one The two wasted no time record- Wallows. Paired with subtle harmonies, the with a notion of kindness. would ever hear.” ing Fleischman’s verse, deciding Now with live music on pause, candid songwriting cuts through “I would love for people to The interrelation between then to shoot a music video and the multifaceted artist is channel- the hazy production. be more present with each oth- the songs serves as testimony to prepare for a future release date. ing his energy into music. When it came time to develop er as a result of listening,” said Fleischman’s attentiveness into “And so like, same day, within In July, Boy Willows released “I accompanying visuals, Fleischman Fleischman. each work released, even if it’s only like an hour, we filmed the music Love It When You Talk,” a floaty partnered with Seannie Bryan, a With an electric and hypnotic for himself. video,” Partiyeli said. “I edited it. single made up of fuzzy piano L.A.-based cinematographer. blend of synths, Fleischman is do- During his time at USC, And then we wrapped it up.” chords and heavy drum tracks. “Landon is a great collaborator ing more than standing out amid Fleischman connected with Nikoli The workflow between the two The faded sound combined with because he has such a clear vision new indie acts. Partiyeli, a USC alumnus and Los was always high-speed, while nev- Fleischman’s silvery vocals makes of what he wants,” Bryan said. The single “Fila” and its accom- Angeles-based creative. The two er compromising the quality of the off-beat song a must-listen. As a cinematographer, Bryan panying music video are out now. ‘Candace Against the Universe’ and the life of an actor’s heroes

felt when I found out about the to bust them for. Candace breaks with an actor who encouraged wasn’t going anywhere. And like Anna new movie, “Phineas and Ferb down and sings a song about him to audition for a teen Candace, he had to escape. So he the Movie: Candace Against the how everyone has always focused romance TV show through his took a leap of faith and started Universe,” in which Candace is on how special her brothers are job at a restaurant. Not expecting his own theater company. It was Velychko the protagonist, and we finally get and no one pays attention to much, Ted auditioned for the scary and stressful at first, but UNQUIRKY to see her perspective. Watching her throughout her life. Which show. He got the part. And from Ted finally got to do what he had this movie, I realized that not only honestly, girl, same. We all feel that show, he booked another. been longing for so long. He was did I relate to Candace personally, like that sometimes, pushed And another. And another. Pretty writing, producing, directing and have always felt that Candace but her space adventure has more aside and antagonized for being soon, he was booking more jobs acting in plays that mattered to from “Phineas and Ferb” is meaning than I anticipated. annoyed by it. Next, Candace gets than he could keep up with. Ted him. Plays that said something I misunderstood. As an actor, I’ve always strug- abducted by aliens (because it’s thought that he finally belonged. about the world that he wanted If you haven’t seen the show gled with the knowledge that a children’s movie), and they tell He found his remarkalonium, the to share with his audience. Ted (and you really should), it is a while I may have my own artistic her that she is their “chosen one” element that made him special. realized that he didn’t need Disney Channel cartoon about ambitions, the money-first na- because her body contains the Anyway, back to Candace. fame. He didn’t need to be “the Phineas and his stepbrother ture of the entertainment busi- rare element remarkalonium. We After spending a couple of hours chosen one” to be special. He was Ferb who try to occupy each ness will not always allow me see Candace finally get to step as the chosen one, Candace began special all on his own. Awww. Roll day of their summer vacation to pursue them. As artists and into the spotlight and be special. to question her status. The aliens credits. by building large elaborate as people, we have to reconcile Candace reminded me of a told her that the remarkalonium “Candace Against the Universe” structures such as roller coasters our visions and dreams with man I consider a mentor. For that she possessed was the isn’t a story about a girl who has and spaceships. Candace, the the harsh realities of what actu- the purposes of this article, let’s ability to convert oxygen to to go through a space adventure almost-antagonist of the show ally sells. “Candace Against the call him Ted. Ted grew up in carbon dioxide. They needed to to realize that she’s special. Well, and their older sister, attempts Universe” provides insight into Chicago’s suburbs in a family of power their special plant, so they it is. But to me, it’s about so much to snitch on Phineas and Ferb how we can do what we want lawyers (pretty much everyone trapped Candace and handcuffed more than that. It’s about the life to their mom but fails to do so — and be happy with where in his family, three generations her to a treadmill so she would of an artist and the instability because in every episode, their that takes us — without getting back, has been a lawyer). His produce more carbon dioxide. of feeling unspecial and craving invention gets destroyed before pulled away from our dreams by older sister was in law school Candace realized she was trapped that little place in the universe she gets home. the promise of fame and fortune. when he entered high school and and had to escape this planet and where you’re the most special. Throughout the show, we see (by the way I’m pretty much go- their parents praised her for her go back home. And with the help It’s about realizing that you don’t Candace as the classic represen- ing to talk about everything that academic success. On the other of Phineas and Ferb, she found need others to validate you. It’s tation of a moody teenager: She’s happened in this movie, so if you hand, Ted never earned higher out that she had been special all about choosing what you want to obsessed with a boy, she’s mean to haven’t seen it and don’t want than a “C” all of high school and along and didn’t need a group of do, and what really matters over her younger siblings and she has spoilers, watch and come back.) graduated by the skin of his teeth. extraterrestrial creatures to tell pursuing popularity and fame. a no-one-understands-me com- The movie begins with He wasn’t going to be a lawyer. her that. Awww. Roll credits. plex. But I always sympathized Candace’s perfect-day song The day after he graduated, he Like Candace, Ted began to feel Anna Velychko is a freshman writ- with Candace. I thought there was sequence (á la “Legally Blonde”) moved to New York to figure out trapped. He was doing the same ing about art and pop culture. 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Sam Darnold Across town, Darnold and the New York Jets are undergoing a similarly frustrating start to their season as the Giants. The Jets have lost their first two games convincingly while Darnold and the offense have struggled might- ily. Darnold has a 62.7% completion percentage with just two touchdowns in two games, while also being sacked four times and intercepted once.

Nelson Agholor The former Super Bowl champi- on left Philadelphia after five seasons this offseason, making the move to Las Vegas to join John Gruden and the Raiders in their first season after relo- cating. Agholor agreed to a one-year vet- eran minimum contract worth just more than $1 million. The former first- round draft pick will be hoping to re- gain his past form in the Silver and Black. Agholor has caught just two passes in his first two games, but one of them was for a 23-yard touchdown in the Raiders’ Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers.

Ronald Jones II Despite a host of talent in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers skill positions and backfield, head coach Bruce Arians re- cently gave the former second-round draft pick Jones a vote of confidence. After announcing Jones as the starter but signing former first-round running back Leonard Fournette just a few days later, speculation swirled surrounding Jones’ status as the starter. Arians dou- bled down on his statement and reiter- ated that Jones was the lead back just days before the start of the season. Arians has followed up on his state- ment, as Jones has received more touch- es than any other member of the Tampa Bay backfield through two games, re- cording 24 carries and four receptions along with a touchdown in two games Daily Trojan file photo Trojan alumnus wide receiver The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation so far. Nelson Agholor scored a touchdownThe New620 EighthYork for the Times Avenue, Las VegasSyndication New Raiders York, Sales inN.Y. their Corporation 10018 Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. 620For Eighth Information Avenue, Call: New 1-800-972-3550 York, N.Y. 10018 ForFor ReleaseInformation Thursday, Call: 1-800-972-3550 Sept. 24, 2020 For Release Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

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Jackson off in early September, with play- has started and played most of- ers and coaches alike adjusting to fensive snaps for Miami at the ev- unique safety protocols and most- er-important left tackle position ly empty stadiums. in both of their games so far this For USC, the beginning of an- season. other season offers an opportunity Jackson and Miami are still in to watch former Trojan stars per- search of their first win of the 2020 form and solidify themselves on season. the professional stage. Here’s an update on how some USC alum- Robert Woods ni in the NFL have performed as a After signing a four-year exten- new season gets underway. sion with the Los Angeles Rams worth potentially up to $65 mil- Porter Gustin lion, Woods will be looking to as- After struggling to find a home sert himself once again as one of on an NFL roster in his first season Los Angeles’ top offensive weap- as a pro, former Trojan defensive ons. star Porter Gustin seems to have After leading the team in tar- asserted himself as a force on the gets in 2019, Woods is looking Cleveland Browns’ defensive line. to maintain his steady produc- Gustin has been active and tion as a pass-catcher and occa- played in both of Cleveland’s first sional rusher for head coach Sean two games this season, includ- McVay and the Rams’ offense this ing a memorable performance on season. Over his first two games, Thursday Night Football where Woods has been in familiar form, Gustin consistently pressured the posting strong outings in back- Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line to-back wins to open up the 2020 throughout the contest. Gustin campaign. In Week 1, Woods finished the evening with four to- eclipsed the century mark in re- tal tackles including one tackle ceiving yards, hauling in six pass- for loss and an immense impact es on eight targets for 105 yards. not seen on the stat sheet, with his In Week 2, Woods collected two presence threatening last year’s passes and three rushing attempts Heisman winner, Bengals quarter- along with his first touchdown of back Joe Burrow, all night. the season on the ground.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Leonard Williams After what Smith-Schuster Despite a lack of team success, might consider a down year by his former first round draft pick de- Daily Trojan file photo fensive lineman Leonard Williams standards, the former USC wide- Former USC outside linebacker Porter Gustin picked up four tackles for the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. out will be looking to get back on is settling into his role under new track with the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Joe Judge. In two frus- two seasons as a pro with last season while battling injuries Smith-Schuster’s 2020 season trating losses for the New York this season following the re- Roethlisberger as signal-caller, he and inconsistent quarterback play looks to be on the right track so turn of starting quarterback Ben Giants, Williams has racked up caught a combined 14 touchdown from Mason Rudolph and Devlin far as he’s caught 13 passes for 117 a total of six tackles and two Roethlisberger. passes, compared to just three Hodges. yards and two touchdowns across In Smith-Schuster’s first | see PROJANS, page 7 | Student-athletes deserve safe space for advocacy in college

environments for employees and any concerns or hardships student- to be more than grateful for their op- student-athlete may or may not pos- Candice providing more Black physicians and athletes encounter. portunity to higher education faces sess. They claim we exist only with- sports psychologists to help better We are told that our scholarships the threat of having an entire coast in the bubbles of our sports — our Denny serve Black student-athletes. At the are more than enough compensation of the country blocked off from them admission was circumstantial, our root of our advocacy is the knowl- for our athletic dedication to the should they choose to transfer from intelligence inconsequential and any BEHIND THE edge that as student-athletes, we school. However, the secondhand their current institution. hardship is diminished. JERSEY have a platform where we can advo- scholarship cost is the right to our And it continues at an even small- Cycling through this dichoto- cate independently. personal image — we cannot prof- er level. Across athletic departments, mous campus existence, most forget But, this platform usually ex- microaggressions and racialized it or benefit from the promotion of to factor in any other parts of our be- he United Black Student- ists in a liminal space between our ourselves and our likeness. gate-keeping tactics form anywhere ing. When we begin advocating for Athletes Association was athleticism and education. When These scholarships fail to cov- from the assistant coach level to an founded following the brutal we step outside the athletic director threaten- ourselves, particularly outside the T realm of our sports and schoolwork, and graphic murder of George Floyd realm of sports and ing to kick anyone out of the in May. Shocked by continual brutali- schoolwork, our plat- school should they choose we face belittlement, retaliation and ty and fed up with the constant disre- form falls beneath to kneel during the anthem. the potential loss of our scholar- gard for Black people in America, sev- us and we are told to “As a governing body, the NCAA views Our fans, supporters and ship. Suddenly, we are advocating for eral student-athletes banded together “shut up and drib- athletes only as a source of income.” donors get away with hurl- these civil justice movements only to form an organization within USC ble.” ing slurs at us from the side- because they’re “trending” in the Athletics to advocate for ourselves as To those lines or via social media. But media and not because of the fact Black people, athletes and students. within the realm at the end of the day, we are that outside of the context of cam- We recognize how being an athlete of athletics, we exist as a form er certain school-related costs. getting a “full ride,” so we should be pus, we are just Black, and the “privi- adds intersectionality to our identi- of income to the university and Stipends don’t fully cover the cost of more than gracious. leges” afforded to us as student-ath- ties and experiences, and how racist another statistic to add to prestige. living, our scholarships only cover To our peers, classmates and letes become moot points. Within structures are present even within We are stereotyped as spoiled the bare minimum of school credits teachers, we are immediately oth- the UBSAA, our goal is to better the athletic departments. “jocks” who separate themselves per semester and often it takes the ered the second we walk into class student-athlete experience and ad- One of our more tangible goals in full effort of an athlete to advocate from the rest of our campus with the identifying student-athlete dress racism and inequality within the UBSAA is to create a community communities. At the basis of both of for the full protection of their schol- backpack. Professors often intimi- our own department and on cam- and safe space within Athletics for these viewpoints is one key dividing arship when it comes to tutors, test- date student-athletes into dropping pus. student-athletes to convene, discuss factor: our scholarships. Paid tuition ing fees and even medical care. As their classes, assuming that said ath- and advocate for ourselves and each for student-athletes equates to equal a governing body, the NCAA views lete will not complete assignments other. Among our calls to action for compensation for our blood, sweat athletes only as a source of income and therefore fail the class. For some Candice Denny is a senior middle the USC Athletic Department were: and tears in the university’s opinion. and the very thing we are supposed athletes, coaches advise them away blocker on the USC women’s volley- a statement affirming that USC For non-athletes, it’s an unfair to be so grateful for, our free edu- from studying certain majors — ef- ball team. She is writing for “Behind Athletics stood behind the Black advantage. Existing between this cation, is unabashedly threatened fectively derailing their futures. the Jersey,” a rotating column among Lives Matter movement, commit- crux of opinions is exhausting as it and manipulated by this institu- Our peers who take the same members of USC’s United Black ment to diversifying the Athletics is. But even more tiring is how both tion if an athlete chooses to transfer. classes and exams as us regularly Student-Athletes Association. The staff, creating safe and healthy work views work to silence or diminish Suddenly, a student who is supposed diminish any academic prowess a column runs every other Wednesday.