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PHOTO BY NICKOLUS PATRASZEWSKI As temperatures drop and COVID cases rise, UWT remains as engaging as ever After three quarters of remote learning, UWT faculty and organizations are still finding new ways to keep students involved.

By Garrett Yaen clubs don’t all have to be goofing off than just studying. water bottles, but t-shirts and water interesting for everybody. News Editor and playing games. The Accounting “It wasn’t all just studying,” Hansen bottles aren’t the only rewards students Moreover, Hansen wants students Students Association helps its members said. “They started out with games and can win. Rewards can come through to know that COVID doesn’t have to In contrast to the silence of the gain knowledge on the accounting in- then they gave out some prizes. The non-tangible forms like new friends. spoil your college experience. physical campus, the community of dustry by contacting professionals. last hour or so was people just sitting In another recent development, “The biggest things we want people UW Tacoma roars through its virtual “The Accounting Students Asso- there studying and recreating that feel- Hansen said the upcoming Virtual to know are that programs are still club meetings, study sessions, volun- ciation brought people in from differ- ing of being with other people while Involvement Fair may face a video happening,” she said. “Yes, they look teering opportunities and food as- ent accounting firms who answered they were preparing for finals.” game-like makeover. different, but we’re here to support sistance programs. questions for students,” Hansen said. Students looking to offer a helping “For winter quarter, we’re using a students. Any questions they may Elizabeth Hansen, the Director of This shift from in-person to zoom, hand may find a change in scenery program called Gather Town. It’s a have, students are welcome to come the Center for Student Involvement, Discord or other modes of communi- with virtual volunteering. Hansen said video-voice communications system to us, most offices have online chats noted that the center offers students cation has now allowed students, like a quick and easy way to help would so you can have an avatar just like in and everyone is doing their best to be the opportunity to find their place on prospective accountants on campus, be through websites like freerice.com a real event,” she said. “When you walk as accessible as possible.” campus; whether it’s through finding to gain opportunities without the need where students can feed the hungry in, it looks like a big meeting space,” Hansen said the virtual door is students a club they can call home, or to meet professionals face-to-face. by answering trivia questions. said Hansen. “It just makes it a little open for anyone who has suggestions offering leadership opportunities. “Even before COVID we’ve been Other more complex ways volun- more fun; it’s like a game.” or ideas for programs that they think “Some clubs have gone a bit dor- encouraging clubs to have virtual teers can assist those who need it is With this, students will be able to could help other students. mant but others have been doing well,” meetings,” Hansen said. by adding closed captioning to videos create their own avatars and walk “It’s already hard to be a new stu- Hansen said. The use of virtual spaces for club for students who are hard of hearing. around in a virtual space where they dent, but even harder now,” Hansen She mentioned clubs, such as the meetings has a few advantages over Students who enjoy driving may also can mingle with officers of clubs and said. “I can’t wait for us to be back, but Game Development Club, have re- being exclusively face-to-face. Be- consider volunteering for The Pantry organizations. Hansen is optimistic in the mean-time, we want to make motely offered those with a passion fore, if a club member didn’t have and students who live within 30 miles that the new virtual involvement fair the best of everything we have. We for game design ways to have fun and any classes the days the club meet- of the campus can receive delivery. will mimic the bustle of face-to-face want someone to be involved. If there’s socialize without being on campus. ings took place, it would be a hassle The Students Activities Board has involvement fairs of the past. something students want to see on One of the challenges from the club to get involved. wasted no time moving a lot of their “If [your avatar] is far away from campus, maybe a club you want to see for its members was to meet in Dis- “Because so many of our members events online. Slam poetry and bingo someone in the room, you won’t be able you can contact us and we’ll do the cord and submit anything that could are commuters it doesn’t make sense nights being two that have worked well to hear them until you get closer and best we can to make it happen.” go in a game. Whether it’s code, con- to drive for an hour meeting, now it’s and successfully made the transition. closer just like in real life,” she said. cept art or music. like anyone can join in regardless of “Every Friday they’ve been doing She also pointed out that each reg- The Dawg Den, which was once their class schedule,” Hansen said. trivia nights and a few bingos,” Hansen istered organization will have its of- filled with students playing games Students that benefit from and said. “They’ve still been able to mail ficers in their respective areas. The together has also been moved to the rely on study groups may find just out prizes to the winners.” green area may consist of the Black virtual space of Discord. With the the thing they need with the virtual But winning games isn’t the only Students Union for example and the Students can join in on the chance for HuskyGamerz Discord group, stu- study lounge. The Associated Stu- way to earn prizes. The program Dawg red area may be for the Accounting prizes or companionship on dents can meet virtually and live dents of UWT and the Students Ac- Bonez gives students points for attend- Students Association. Hansen added Dawgden.tacoma.uw.edu OR stream playing games together. tivities Board worked together to ing events. Those who attend enough that finding creative ways to mimic tacoma.uw.edu/involvement. But Hansen also added that virtual create a virtual study lounge for more can win prizes such as t-shirts and face-to-face events keeps things more

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By Luke Denuelle tries, roasting is about bringing out She didn’t do it alone though: News Reporter rather than incinerating the unique “Thankfully, I had the support of characteristics of each bean, and the many people close to my heart who Rapidly approaching its second flavor is clean and hard and pure.” watched me grow and helped me decade standing, Metro Coffee has been The shop has since transferred along the way. Including the amazing a part of the Tacoma community for a hands to the diligent eye of Stefani community of UWT and Tacoma as long time. It started under the thought- McCullough, who has worked there a whole. Metro and I have been grow- ful hands of Gwen and Charlie Kempe, for over 15 years. ing right alongside the campus and two former art gallery owners with a “I came to work at Metro in 2006 the city.” passion for the third wave of coffee. It and would have never thought for a Metro, despite the blows of CO- has since stood in the middle of campus minute that I would one day own it. VID, is still up and running to con- as a frequent go to for countless caffeine But I found my home here, while I tinue serving the community. While starved students. took in my own barista lessons,” Mc- you can't sit down for a study session, The third wave of coffee was a Cullough said. “When Gwen and you can definitely grab a cup to go! movement that, unlike the prior move- Charlie were ready to sell the shop in ments, focused heavily on an artistic 2009, I wanted to keep the vibes and and stylized approach to coffee, forgo- culture they created here. Metro had ing the previous ‘morning wakeup’ already played a huge part in my life approach for a crafted experience. at the time.” According to Pulitzer prize winning McCullough explained that keep- food critic, Jonathan Gold: ing it around not only gave us a place “The first wave of American coffee to continue to study but taught her a culture was probably the 19th-centu- lot as well. ry surge that put Folgers on every “Lessons in financial, time and table, and the second was the prolif- stress management. Life lessons, mis- eration, starting in the 1960s at Peet's takes, fumbles, business blunders. How and moving smartly through the Star- [to] take criticism, hold my ground, bucks grande decaf latte, of espresso know the value of the business and your drinks and regionally labeled coffee. workmanship. Not everyone is going We are now in the third wave of coffee to like you but still do you for those connoisseurship, where beans are who do. The economy of the 2009-12’s. COURTESY OF METRO FACEBOOK sourced from farms instead of coun- Both personally and professionally.” Metro Coffee is back open on the UW Tacoma campus. The Teaching and Learning Center comes prepared for winter quarter Students can receive virtual tutoring through the TLC website.

By Garrett Yaen COVID. Cara Farnell, the TLC Program students who understand what you are Zoom video or audio calls,” Farnell was because they were already offering News Editor Support Supervisor, explained that going through, which we’ve been told said. “Lasting anywhere from 15 min- many online services. through its live and synchronous tutor- really helps you feel less alone.” utes to 50 minutes, a student can bring “Before the pandemic, the Writing Students don’t have to study by them- ing sessions the center assists students She noted that if someone isn’t getting whatever assignment or concept they Center had e-tutoring, which is the asyn- selves, those who miss studying with their academically as well as emotionally. as much time as they normally would are working on and get assistance from chronous paper upload style appoint- peers can find solace in the Teaching and “Using the TLC can help students with their professor or classmates, work- the consultant.” ment,” Farnell said. “We continue to offer Learning Center. feel more connected and find support ing with the TLC can prove to be ex- She said the prior disadvantages of this service, so we were well-equipped to The TLC is another place on campus where it does exist,” Farnell said. “Since tremely beneficial. online tutoring have largely been miti- operate remotely in a lot of ways already.” that has faced a virtual makeover due to we have peer consultants, they are fellow “The virtual sessions are done over gated via technological functions. Students have continued to consis- “Some of the tutors have tablets tently use the TLC during the pandemic which can work as a virtual whiteboard,” and are able to make appointments for Farnell said. “Zoom also has its own the next day and sometimes even the day function like that. On Zoom, both par- of. Some parts of the TLC have even ex- ticipants on a call can annotate a docu- tended their hours. ment via screen share, which is kind of “Quantitative consulting has extend- like physically writing on the paper or ed their hours. We’re open until 8pm in making changes together via something the evenings and added Sunday hours,” like Google Docs.” Farnell said. Farnell also brought up that the TLC She noted the change to online tutor- has maintained a strong network of con- ing hasn’t been easy but they’ve done well nections through Zoom. Staff are always with what they had. available during work hours to help “It has been an adjustment to go to troubleshoot any possible system errors all schedule-based appointments instead and consultants can also use the chat of drop-ins like we used to have,” Farnell feature in Zoom to ask fellow consul- said. “We all concur that we miss campus tants for help in that same way, which and the social aspect of our community can often result in quicker and more there, but we feel we pivoted pretty well efficient answers. to the adjustment and we’re excited to be

PHOTO BY NICKOLUS PATRASZEWSKI One of the reasons the TLC has tran- able to continue to support UW Tacoma Students can receive tutoring and academic support from the comfort of their own homes. sitioned so smoothly to virtual sessions students in their academic success.” 4 JANUARY 11, 2021 THE LEDGER NEWS

PHOTO BY ANDREA NADAL From Seattle Police Department to Seattle People Department — reflecting the need for a department that serves the people, not the system. Mutual aid: Sustaining the fight for justice A movement, not a moment; every skill is needed.

By Andrea Nadal the streets that are just as essential to tal examples are organizations that of sustained occupy style protests, chanted in the streets, applies to all Opinion Editor the success of the movement. Various provide gear to protestors to ensure with these comes the need for meals revolutionary practices. It highlights forms of mutual aid are key to sus- their safety — such as helmets, body to be provided to those on the the state’s failures to do this and in- “On the ground” is a term used to taining the movement as a whole and armor, and respirators. If demonstra- ground, so we see pop up style groups stead uses its resources to grant itself refer to those that take different ensuring the safety of those on the tors were not equipped with these come to prepare meals for people. more power over the masses. forms of direct action to the streets ground, in the moment and after the protections early on, the movement There are also examples of mental All of these are key to the sustain- to call attention to injustices. While would not have been able to con- and physical health services being ability of the movement. this form of action is necessary and tinue. The level of violence faced in offered to demonstrators. These ser- With this in mind it is important valuable we shouldn't overlook all of Mutual aid comes the early days of the protests was vices are key to sustaining the move- that we recognize not only the neces- the other work that happens behind in every form insane, it quickly became apparent ment. Taking care of people's mental sity of this work but also the validity the scenes to support movements as imaginable, and it that protection was a necessity while and physical wellbeing ensures that of not being on the ground. There a whole. all has to do with in the streets. they are able to continue coming out are any number of reasons that a per- Often we see an emphasis on the But it doesn't end there, we also and know that they have a support son may have decided against step- work taking place in the streets. From meeting the needs see examples of supplies being pro- system to back them up. ping foot in the streets and instead daytime marches and education of the community. vided for medics from saline solution Moreover, we oftentimes see these may opt to offer their support else- events with a more peaceful ap- When it comes to the to wash out eyes, gauze for wounds, sorts of mutual aid groups extend where, and those reasons are valid. proach. To counter protests and night protest community tourniquets and more. Keeping med- their work to provide aid to the It is dangerous, physically taxing and marches which often end up directly some of the most ics supplied saves lives on the ground. houseless community in their local traumatizing work. It is not some- opposing police, sometimes even fundamental Jail support is always an invaluable area helping to supply people with thing that everyone needs to, or can, bringing the fight to their doorstep. asset to those on the ground as well. basic needs in order to live. Houseless do and there are other ways to help But none of this would be possible examples are Groups that provide this kind of sup- individuals are members of our com- that are just as valid and just as use- or sustainable without the organiza- organizations port guarantee that if you are picked munity too, and they are members ful. We need everyone in this fight in tion from all sides. that provide gear up at an action you have legal assis- whose needs are often ignored by the whatever capacity they have decided Massive amounts of support is to protestors to tance on hand to help you navigate is the best fit for them. needed in order for these events to ensure their safety the situation. It’s common to see pro- The sustainability of The sustainability of the move- take place safely. Direct action groups — such as helmets, testors with the number for a local ment comes from all of us coming coordinate with medics, car brigades, organization providing aid to their the movement comes together and bringing what we can and security groups — all to ensure body armor, and peers scrawled on their arm, and right from all of us coming to the table. Any way that someone the safety of those demonstrating. respirators. before things really start going down together and bring- decides to dedicate themselves to the These forms of support are necessary someone is always passing around a ing what we can to cause is needed, and we should do all due to the violence that protestors action has died down. sharpie with the number memorized the table. we can to encourage people to learn are often met with from both state Mutual aid comes in every form to ensure that no one is left without about the different ways they can lend and non-state actors. imaginable, and it all has to do with assistance in case of arrest. their aid. With that in mind, I have All of this work happens directly meeting the needs of the community. Other incredible examples include state. When mutual aid groups work attached an incomplete list of Mu- on the ground, but there are other When it comes to the protest com- those providing food for the com- to meet their needs it exemplifies how tual aid organizations in the area, forms of support that go on out of munity some of the most fundamen- munity. There have been a number “we take care of us,” a phrase often reach out and get involved. OPINION THE LEDGER JANUARY 11, 2021 5

ILLUSTRATION BY LORE ZENT I am not a label; I am more than my veil Labels for items, people and places can be useful or often damaging, let’s explore this more in-depth.

By Bengisu Cicek Being visibly Muslim, as someone do,” 24:30. women in Islam. So when I am catego- or other people are better than us or Opinion Columnist who wears the headscarf, I often feel The next verse then states “And tell rized as just “hijabi,” it is a broad label we are falling behind, which is emo- that “hijabi” is my automatic label. the believing women to lower their gaze that does not describe me entirely. tionally hurtful. Labels can often be useful. But, this Hijab means “to cover” in Arabic and and guard their chastity, and not to I have a name, hobbies, interests, Anybody can wear a headscarf and depends on what exactly they’re being is often associated with women who reveal their adornments except what goals, passions, skills along with a claim they are from a certain group, used for. As humans, we all have an wear the headscarf. Although I am normally appears. Let them draw their great personality that defines me as but it's our actions and behaviors that ethnic background. Some of us have happily a Muslim who wears the an individual. My religion is my way prove if we are good and kind. religious backgrounds, beliefs and ide- headscarf, I don’t like being minimized of life, and what ideally shapes my As different as we are from each als. Sometimes we are put into a group to my hijab. To start wearing a veil to The veil is present in identity. But I am my own person other, these differences should be em- due to this to simplify the diversity of cover my hair was a personal choice numerous religions separate from everyone else, just like braced and not put into groups to the world. Sometimes willingly or for me. I wanted to reflect on my be- and cultures. We see other Muslims who wear the headscarf simplify. Rather than allowing these sometimes by other people. liefs mentally and visibly to feel more people from around have their own personality as well. labels to influence how we judge oth- empowered by modesty. Muslims, followers of the religion ers at first glance, we should learn The veil is present in numerous the world wearing it Islam, have their own relationship from one another and allow everyone Labels can often religions and cultures. We see people in different styles, with Allah — God. Categorizing us as room for growth. be useful. But, this from around the world wearing it in colors, patterns and Muslims is okay, but categorizing in We all have one thing in common, depends on what different styles, colors, patterns and fabric. The purpose a way to make it seem as though some which is the biggest, and that is being exactly they’re being fabric. The purpose behind each veil behind each veil Muslims who dress or practice a cer- human. used for. varies, as people have their own rea- varies, as people have tain way are more pious or modest sons for wearing it. their own reasons for than the other is not. We are all at Rather than allowing In the holy book of the Quran, different levels of spirituality with Al- these labels to We are often labeled heavily based modesty and covering is mentioned wearing it. lah and this should not be labeled. on physical appearance, which doesn't in a couple verses. In Surah An-Nur, For people who choose to wear the influence how we always benefit or reflect our true selves. which means “The Light,” the verse veils over their chests, and not reveal headscarf or dress more modestly, and judge others at first If we seem to dress, talk, or act a certain says “O Prophet! Tell the believing their hidden adornments...” 24:31. for those who don’t, they should not glance, we should way, then people can automatically and men to lower their gaze and guard The Quran states that men should be labeled to a certain group, rather learn from one unintentionally label us, thus putting their chastity. That is purer for them. be modest first and then women. Mod- just human. These labels may make us another[...] us into a group in their minds. Surely Allah is All-Aware of what they esty is instructed onto both men and feel as though we are not doing enough 6 JANUARY 11, 2021 THE LEDGER OPINION

ILLUSTRATION BY LORE ZENT Make thinking through the process of a new resolution one that is straightforward and easy to track progress. Time to update your New Year's resolutions It is time that we have new years resolutions that we can be successful in completing.

By Madi Williams to keep. to push you, bring some excitement set the goal of getting good grades, uncertainty it holds. In order to be Opinion Columnist The first one being that the goals or even fear when life gets hard, it but an unclear idea of what good the best person you want to be in that you set are “ones that you don't will be harder to uphold the resolu- grades look like can take someone on 2021 set goals for yourself that are When ringing in the new year really care about.” If you are setting tion. For example, if you are trying a crazy ride. Good grades could mean achievable for you, and if you go many people decide to bring change goals that you don’t care about, then to lose weight and the gyms are various things from obtaining mere through a rough patch at times try to for themselves, a common resolve for why would you keep doing it all year? closed, go for walks outside some- passing grades or it could mean that remember to not be so hard on your- this is by creating a New Year's reso- This is why you need to set goals that where that you have not been to. The you want to get strictly A’s. self. These resolutions are not meant lution. This idea of having a resolu- are personal to you, not ones that the excitement of a new place will surely If you set a goal such as “I am go- to be something to add stress into tion to better yourself in the new year media tries to convince you are impor- help in completing your workout. ing to aim for grades that are in the your life. If that's what it is doing, has been around forever. But, the tant — if they are personal then you The third reason from Washing- A-B range this quarter” this is much then you need to reevaluate what your expectations that people place on will have more drive to stick to them, ton's article is that “they are usually easier to track and know if you are resolution is and make it more real- themselves are oftentimes so unreal- One of the most common resolu- poorly formed goals.” Meaning that if succeeding. It can also help people istic for yourself. istic that they usually don’t meet their tions that people make is to lose you set a goal to lose weight, then learn how to forgive themselves if The fifth and final reason from expectations or they stop implement- weight, which may not be not a bad that's good, but what are you going to they mess up. While not an easy thing Washington's article is that resolutions ing changes. thing but the expectations that people do in order to lose the weight? If you to learn, if you begin practicing small “give us a reason to beat ourselves up.” In an article titled “New Year’s have with losing weight can make this don't have that aspect of your goal goals, such as grades, it will make it This has to do with the fact that the Resolutions - The good the bad and goal problematic. People think that figured out then it will be difficult to easier when you have to forgive your- goals we set for ourselves are com- the ugly,” Lizzie Fitton stated that if they try out a new fad diet or ex- achieve what you set. This is why hav- self for a bigger issue. monly so vague that it is hard to get “Studies show that 80% of new year’s ercise plan then they will lose weight ing a game plan is so important. The fourth reason from Washing- where we really want to go, and if we resolutions fail by February as people quickly and often expect to see im- Instead of making an arbitrary ton's article is that the resolutions are fail then it gives us a reason to beat just can’t stick to the targets they have mediate change. resolution like losing weight your top “always set in the negative.” When ourselves up and say that we are not set themselves on January 1st.” One of the issues with this type priority, instead try to set more real- making a resolution it is usually set good enough. This one piggybacks off Personally I have never done a of weight loss plan is that it rarely fits istic goals that are simpler to stick to in a direction to help better ourselves of the third reason, if you set a goal New Year’s resolution because those into many people’s day to day lives. and see through. Having a goal of but at the same time we are also look- that is obvious and straightforward, that I have seen in the media are so It isn’t sustainable or healthy, every- eating healthier or going on a daily ing at who we have been in a negative then it gives you no reason to beat open ended that trying to meet that one loses weight differently and that walk is much more sustainable, at- light, and if we don't achieve our goal yourself up because you already have goal just feels like added stress to an means that people will have different tainable and healthy. then we are still the same person as a suitable approach to success. already busy life. In an article on outcomes. Due to this, many people These are goals that can be tracked before. If you set your goals in a more Making and setting goals that you doyou.com by Ali Washington titled can’t keep up with it and never see and seen by the person doing it, in- positive way then that self hatred and know you can personally achieve even “5 Reasons New Year's Resolutions results, ultimately leading them to creasing the likelihood that they will negative thinking will be less likely during times like COVID-19 can be Suck, and How to Create Change that abandon their resolution. continue because they know that they to appear. very beneficial for everyday life. Set- Lasts,” Washington shares five rea- The second reason from Wash- are doing something to help them- One thing to remember when ting goals that you know are achiev- sons as to why New Year's resolutions ington's article is that “they don't give selves in a way where they don't have making a New Year's resolution for able will help aid you to use your time fail and suggests ways in which you you a reason to push through tough to completely change their lifestyles. this year is to be easier on yourself wisely and, in the long run, better can make resolutions that you’re able times.” If the resolution is not going Then, there are the students who after dealing with COVID-19 and the your life. A & E THE LEDGER JANUARY 11, 2021 7 How to enjoy a quarantine birthday A guide to safely celebrating your birthday.

By Madeline Hiller malcy while being safe during this time. your cars! with a friend, it's a solid way to see other's health. A&E Editor It may not be much, but it is better than PICNIC PARTY your loved ones on your special day. You don’t need to have a huge sitting alone on your special day. While this one is much trickier You can play games over the call or party to feel special on your birthday. The COVID-19 pandemic has al- BAKING here in Washington, especially during exchange your favorite memories. If it is just a phone call from the right ready taken numerous holidays and What’s a birthday without a cake? winter, it is still doable. If you find Either way, it's a great way to celebrate person or a card in the mail, there are celebrations from us, but there is no While some usually go buy a cake, why yourself stuck on a rainy or gloomy with friends while protecting each infinite ways to celebrate. reason we can’t find a way to enjoy our not bake one or have a baking party? day, one way to tweak it a bit and stay birthdays while staying safe and You could call up some friends and warm is to socially distance your cars healthy. Through these past several make a digital day out of it. Whether and have a trunk picnic. That way, months we have grown and adapted you make your own sort of ‘cake boss’ everyone is distanced enough from to these new constraints giving us new event or you just bake with friends at each other and equally protected from ways to connect with friends and fam- a safe distance. Baking is like bonding the cold. ily, even if they are from out of town. with friends, just with a little more Another way to have a winter pic- While it is disappointing to be un- sprinkles. nic party is to find a day when it isn’t able to have friends or family with you BIRTHDAY PARADE supposed to rain — though it may in person for your birthday, there are Something that has become super prove to be difficult — and bring coats still plenty of ways to celebrate with popular during these COVID times is and blankets to bundle up! You could those we love. a birthday caravan. Ideally, this would even bring strictly warm foods and HOLD A WATCH PARTY be a surprise for a friend’s birthday. drinks for additional warmth. Many streaming services, such as That way, you can arrange with fam- VIDEO CHAT Disney+, have an option where you can ily and friends of the birthday person. Sometimes you just need a simple have a watch party or group watch TV Once you show up and drive past their video chat with those you love. shows and movies. This is a great way house, they are sure to be surprised. Whether you have a zoom party with ILLUSTRATION BY LORE ZENT to try to maintain at least some nor- To add even more festivity, decorate family members or just a FaceTime This year you can still have your cake while you celebrate your birthday safely. R&R: reboots and revivals Some of your favorite television shows may be making a comeback this year.

By Lore Zent is placed in a “uniquely 2020 L.A.” A&E Columnist DEXTER America’s favorite serial killer makes It is a new year, one with new tri- it back on screen, as “Dexter” will return umphs and tribulations. After an ex- for a 10-episode revival on Showtime. hausting year like the last, one might The Hollywood Reporter indicates that seek solace and comfort in familiarity. these new episodes will be a continuation Television revivals and reboots are a of the series finale to exhibit Dexter’s great source for doing so, allowing your- solidarity life as a lumberjack after his self to indulge in sentimentality while self-imposed exile. A solid date has not embracing change. Here are some reviv- been set, but will tentatively premiere in als set to premiere this year that will fall 2021. make you feel nostalgic. FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR BOONDOCKS In Sept. 2020, it was announced that HBO MAX will be rebooting the HBO Max ordered a two season reboot “Boondocks,” originally an Adult Swim titled “Bel-Air” to stream on Peacock. adult animation based loosely on a Following the purchase, a reunion com- comic by the same name. It will be a mentary special with the surviving cast two season, 24 episode revival that aired the following month on HBO max. PHOTO BASH BY LORE ZENT premieres with a 50 minute special. It “Bel-Air” will be based around a 2016 From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Boondocks, Clueless, Daria, Dexter, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, ICarly, Practical Magic, Proud Family, Punky Brewster, Rugrats. reimagines the life of the Freemans, a fan-made film of the same name by Andy after dropping her name from the origi- series and “Jessica Jones,” also signed on former self. Soleil Moon Frye will return black family moving into a high-class, Cooper. The set release date has yet to be nal spin-off title, “Daria & Jodie.” as a writer and executive producer. Cast- as Punky Brewster as will Cherie Johnson overtly white suburb. announced. ICARLY ing has not been announced for the show. who will play as the character named The original show provided a narra- JODIE In Dec., TVLine reported that the PROUD FAMILY after her. It is set to air on Peacock some- tive centered around black cultural rel- In a spin-off of the 90s MTV series streaming service Paramount+ ordered This early 2000s animated family time this year. evance and critique. The casting for “Daria,” Jodie will be navigating her first a revival of the beloved 2000s teen sitcom. sitcom will return this year with a third RUGRATS Robert “Granddad” Freeman has not job after college at a technology com- Currently Jerry Trainor, Miranda Cros- season revival titled “Proud Family: 90s children, rejoice! Nickelodeon been announced since the death of orig- pany. Deadline reports that while Daria's grove and Nathan Kress plan on return- Louder and Prouder.” The original voice will be premiering a twenty-six episode inal voice actor John Witherspoon back focus audience was Gen X, this series will ing. However, it is uncertain if fellow actors for the beloved family: Penny, Os- revival of “Rugrats” with the original in 2019. be aimed at a new generation and will co-stars Noah Munck and Jeannette car, Trudy, Uncle Benny and Sugar creative team of Klasky, Csupo and Ger- CLUELESS focus on the struggles of a first job. The McCurdy will be joining the cast. Momma will all be returning. Keke main. Due to a previous creative disagree- This 90s coming-of-age franchise will show plans to satirize workplace culture PRACTICAL MAGIC Palmer will also be joining the cast por- ment between the team, it is unknown be revived on Peacock as an hour long and social media, as well as incorporate Back in Aug. 2019, HBO Max green- traying the role of Maya Leibowitz-Jen- if the setting will be updated to the cur- television series. However, there is a twist, themes such as empowerment linked to lit production of “The Rules of Magic,” a kins, a relentless 14-year old activist. rent decade or continue to encapsulate queen-bee Cher disappears leaving Di- gender and racial lines and explorations prequel to the cult classic “Practical PUNKY BREWSTER the 90s. onne to fill her shoes. The series focuses of privilege. Magic” film. It will have a one hour pilot In this 10-episode revival of the 1984 The lineup of revivals for this upcom- on the pressure of her being the new It has no set release date but will pre- episode based on the books by Alice NBC gritty family sitcom, the once aban- ing year encompasses a good variety of popular girl in school and trying to un- miere on Comedy Central in their efforts Hoffman. Hoffman was also signed on doned young foster child, Punky Brew- genres and formats. One can easily find ravel the mystery of what may have hap- to make an adult entertainment program- as an executive producer of the series. ster, is now a single mother of three. She a show that fits their palette. So sit back, pened to her best friend. While the char- ming slot surrounding South Park. It is Melissa Rosenburg, known for her con- is trying to keep her life on track when curl up and reminisce. acters remain the same age, the setting unsure if Daria will appear in this series tributions to “Dexter,” the “Twilight” she meets a girl who reminds her of her 8 JANUARY 11, 2021 THE LEDGER A & E

REVIEW “Sound of Metal” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Good: • Beautiful still shots • Great use of limited sound • Characters are emotional and passionately portrayed The Bad: • Film can drag on at some points • More gripping scenes could PHOTO COURTESY OF AMAZON STUDIOS have taken place in the Riz Ahmed gives an emotional performance as Ruben Stone in “Sound of Metal.” slower parts • Missed opportunities for more backstory on Deafening silence in “Sound of Metal” characters Prime takes a risk with Darious Marder’s slow burner “Sound of Metal.”

By Henry Nguyen This establishes the band that the main Gosling playing a troubled tattooed The emotional and reflective -im and peaceful scenes, they can also make Film Critic character, Ruben Stone, is in. While and bleach-blond protagonist that was pact of the film is further depicted the movie drag on for a bit longer than touring and traveling from one place strapped for cash. However, that’s through beautiful and far still shots they should. When you dedicate your entire life to the next, we also meet the lead where the comparisons end, as Ruben of nature that prompt the viewer to Productive scenes that open up to something it would be difficult to singer of the duo — played by Olivia is a complex character who is blind- hang back and reflect on each scene opportunities to provide either more change and learn something new. As Cooke — who happens to be Stone’s sided by his need to be able to hear while joining Ruben’s journey in a way backstory or moments of character we get older, our capacity to learn new girlfriend, Lou. again. This complexity opens up op- that feels non-judgemental. development could have taken the things seems to fade away. When one However, as Ruben begins to lose portunities for the movie to portray These scenes are also accompanied place of these small scenes. Instead, door closes, another one is hard to walk his hearing, they come to the realiza- its themes through exceedingly emo- by innovative uses of sound. Ruben is the movie wastes some of its run time through with bones so brittle through tion that their intense music can’t last tional means. plagued by his hearing loss which al- and viewers might be left feeling de- age. For Ruben Stone — played by Riz forever. Distraught and horrified by the What helps these scenes achieve lows the filmmakers to experiment with prived of active or constructive scenes Ahmed — walking through that open fact that he might face a life of complete their emotional prowess is how well different ways to convey Ruben’s expe- for a while. door might be his only option. silence, he seeks the help of a deaf com- depicted each character is. Riz Ahmed rience through sound, or lack thereof. “Sound of Metal” is a visceral emo- “The Sound of Metal,” starring Riz munity run by a man named Joe, played does an incredible job portraying each Whether it’s through muffled nois- tional movie that will tug at the heart- Ahmed, follows the life of a drummer by Paul Raci. This is the beginning of complex emotion that comes with the es that resonate alienation from the strings. It will send viewers on a mes- in a metal band and depicts his emo- his journey of conflicted emotions loss of something as tremendous as world, much like the feelings of Ruben merizing journey that will last after the tional journey of acceptance and still- while seeking peace and complicity in hearing. He depicts his journey throughout his journey, or the metallic, credits start rolling. If you’re looking ness as his hearing deteriorates. “The his new life. Ultimately, he ends up through each stage of grief so intense- chaotic and clashing noises that come for a fast-paced movie with little to no Sound of Metal,” as reflective as it is, paying for cochlear surgery that allows ly, it’s as if the actor himself is losing after Ruben gets his implants that downtime then you should probably proves to be one of the best movies to him to hear again, but it’s not exactly his hearing. Paul Raci plays Joe, the makes you long for the peacefulness of skip this one. However, if you’re look- come out at the tail end of 2020. what he was expecting. director of the deaf community, and silence. The film strategically places the ing for a slow burning film that is filled The film opens with a blaring punk- In certain aspects, this movie takes provides a performance reminiscent viewer into Ruben’s shoes. with complex emotions and great metal number that features blasting inspiration from Darius Marder’s last of a professor that just gave you an F While this film is very reflective and sound design then “Sound of Metal” is breakneck drum kicks and rhythms project that he wrote titled “Place Be- on your last homework assignment. allows for the viewer to breathe be- for you. followed by screaming female vocals. yond The Pines,” which featured Ryan Not angry, just disappointed. tween each emotion with meditative Husky football 2020 season recap With a unique and shortened 2020 season in the books there is a lot to look forward to in 2021 for the Huskies, who will most likely open the season as the Pac-12 favorites.

By Brooks Moeller first snap of the season, Graham, WA clear he was Morris’ favorite and best Tupuola-Fetui, or “ZTF,” gave the coach can be seen as a success. If it A&E Sport Columnist native Dylan Morris won the starting target from the first game. Otton was defensive line much needed production wasn’t for a late season COVID out- job. Morris showed that he is more than projected as a third round draft pick after its top two returners opted out of break on the team they would have In a year where it seemed near im- capable of running the offense and has but announced he will be staying at the season to prepare for the NFL draft. played USC in the conference cham- possible for a football season to be the potential to be great after finishing UW — a huge relief for Husky offense. ZTF stepped up immensely in posting pionship for a shot of playing in the played, the Pac-12 ended up following the season with 897 yards through the The offensive line was also domi- seven sacks and three forced fumbles Fiesta Bowl. Instead, the season end- the rest of college football and sched- air and four touchdowns. nantly led by center Luke Wattenburg, in only four games. This earned him ed prematurely but there is a lot to uled a shortened season for its teams. What stood out to me the most with who also announced he would be re- all Pac-12 first team honors as well as look forward to for Husky fans in 2021 What followed was a number of cancel- Morris was his ability to fight through turning next season. As a whole, the receiving a spot on the AP all-Ameri- and beyond. lations where only five teams played at adversity and make big plays when it o-line only allowed one sack all season can third team. He also had the op- The key to this team being success- least six games and a season that hurt mattered most. UW was down 21-3 at and also helped the backs run for 176 portunity to enter the NFL draft after ful in 2021 is to come out of the locker the conference’s reputation as a whole. halftime versus Utah where Morris yards per game. UW will be returning a breakout season but decided to return room with more fire at the beginning The Huskies were able to play four threw three interceptions throughout all five starters on the offensive line. to the Huskies in 2021. of games. There were two separate of their scheduled six games this season the game but the QB brought them On the defensive side, we saw the The team will be returning 20 of its games in which they were down by 21 and finished with a record of three wins back to win 24-21, including leading emergence of two star linebackers, 22 starters for the 2021 season and will points at halftime. They managed to and one loss. Coming into the season, an 88 yard drive to score the game win- Edefuan Ulofoshio and Zion Tupuo- be the most experienced team in the make the comeback against Utah but this seemed like a bit of an in-between ning touchdown with 36 seconds left. la-Fetui. The middle linebacker posi- conference making them the likely fa- fell short against Stanford losing by year for UW as they were starting a Two other bright spots on the Hus- tion was one the team struggled with vorite to win the conference. However, five. If the team can keep the same sec- new quarterback while having suffered ky offense was tight end Cade Otton last season but thankfully Ulofoshio the rest of the conference will be field- ond half intensity throughout the whole the loss of significant pieces on offense along with the rest of the offensive line. has done everything to solidify that ing talented teams where Oregon, Stan- game, then they can be very dangerous. as well as defense from the year prior. Otton earned second team Pac-12 hon- spot. He led the team with 47 total ford, USC and Arizona State will also After a four man quarterback com- ors by hauling in 18 receptions for 258 tackles and earned all Pac-12 second be returning many key players. petition that stayed a mystery until the yards and three touchdowns. It was team honors. Jimmy Lake’s first season as head