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TVOLUME 21, HISSUE 10 EMARYMOUNT MONITO MANHATTAN COLLEGE’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER MARCHR 24TH, 2019 ILHAN OMAR CONTROVERSY WHY HER COMMENTS ABOUT ISRAEL CREATED A FIRESTORM
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By Fahima Degia country,” as a movement arose #IStandWithIlhanOmar. ““Republican officials frequently call on anti- Staff Editor After the events, Congress passed Republican reaction started in the Semitic tropes and say worse about other the bill H.Res.83 condemning “anti-Semitism West Virginia Legislature, where a Islamophobic minority groups without nearly so much Less than two months into being as hateful expressions of intolerance that are poster was put up connecting Omar to the 9/11 bipartisan condemnation. Pushing for a House United States Representative, Congress- contradictory to the values and aspirations hijackers. After the event Trump said he thinks vote on anti-Semitism really did feel like women Ilhan Omar faced criticism and it that define the people of the United States Omar should resign from Congress. After the unfairly singling out Omar Republican officials started from a tweet. The tweet stated “It’s all and condemning anti-Muslim discrimination event Pence also came out with a tweet, “@ frequently call on anti-Semitic tropes and say about Benjamins, baby.” Omar tweeted that in and bigotry against minorities as hateful IlhanMN tweets were a disgrace & her apology worse about other minority groups without response to Republicans who promised action expressions of intolerance that are contrary to was inadequate. Anti-Semitism has no place nearly so much bipartisan condemnation. against her and Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib, the values and aspirations of the United States.” in the United States Congress, much less Pushing for a House vote on anti-Semitism as they often criticize the Israeli government. Congress passed the bill because the Foreign Affairs Committee. Those who really did feel like unfairly singling out Omar.” The tweet suggests pro-Israel lobbying from House Democrats were worried that her engage in anti-Semitic tropes should not just be Omar held a panel in which she made groups such as the American Israel Public comments played into anti-Semitic tropes about denounced, they should face consequences for clear that it’s important to be sensitive when Affairs Committee. It hints at the idea that Jewish attachments to Israel. People stated her their words.” Jews take offense at her comments. However, pro-Israel lobbying, is what influences United comments insinuate that the Jewish community Despite criticism, many stood with she also points out that being Muslim leads States support of the country. has dual loyalty to both countries, making them Omar in the Democratic Party, left-progressive people to assume that you are anti-Semitic. Omar apologized after the tweet disloyal to the United States. Democrats came community, and Jewish leftists. Those who Omar and the 2020 Democrats who stand with stating,“[I am] grateful for Jewish allies and out of it by passing H.Res.83 by a vote of 407 support Omar state that she is wrongfully being Omar claim that the anti-Semitic label is used colleagues who are educating me on the painful to 23. attacked as a Muslim woman of color, because to shutdown the debate. history of anti-Semitic tropes.” After Omar’s tweet the controversy she has the courage to criticize Israel. With a rise in hate speech, hate Later on, Omar was part of a town started, but it peaked after the town hall meeting Those who defend Omar also point crimes, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism, it’s hall meeting at Washington’s Busboys and and H.Res.83. Omar started facing backlash out that anti-Semitism on the right doesn’t important to look at controversies like these Poets. Omar stated, ”I want to talk about the from Republicans, House Democrats, and the get as much attention and Islamophobia from all perspectives. political influence in this country that says public. However, Omar also got a lot of support doesn’t get taken as serious. As Vox discusses, it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign SGA UPDATE: THE 2019 ELECTION DRAWS NEAR
2nd and 3rd in the Commons. Best of luck to all candidates! events for the Day of Action in May. Allison has also been involved By Julia Furnari Along with campaigning, members of SGA are busy in their projects. in organizing Safer Sex Week activities with Catie Pool, Senator for Guest Writer Dejah Bradshaw, Senator for Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Food, Safety and Health. Safer Sex Week events will start on March organized an off campus housing resource fair to provide students 18th, with a second self defense class organized by Shaelyn McFadden, A busy month for Student Government Association! with information regarding apartments, guarantors, and rent. There Senator for Retention. SGA’s President, Brenelle Braganza, has been We are now in the full swing of campaigning for the 2019 election. were several housing companies who will also offered information. working closely with the senior marshalls to organize the senior gift. There are many fabulous candidates this year. Campaigning begins Julia Furnari, Senator for Service and Sustainability, is currently Finally, Marchael Giles, Senator for Media and Technology, has been Monday, March 25th through Friday, April 1st. If you are interested working on obtaining better recycling signage for the trash bins working hard to lay the groundwork for a TV Production Club as in hearing each candidate’s future plans, stop by the Candidate on campus. She also recently attended a meeting for the new well as other media outlets. These are just a few of examples of the Forum on Monday, April 1st in the Regina Peruggi Room from Environmental Sustainability SPIN Team. Julia has followed SGA’s efforts the members of SGA have working on. SGA meetings are 1:00-2:20pm. Like what you heard? Vote for the candidates who Vice President Allison Lehman in her involvement in organizing open to all students, so stop by if you have questions or concerns! you think would best suit their desired position at the April
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CAPSTONE CONTROVERSIES CAPSTONE PROJECTS USING STUDENTS FOR PERSONAL GAIN A LETTER FROM MARCHAEL GILES “
Dear MMC Community, ALETTERFROMMARCHAELGILESHi, myDear name MMC is Marchael Community, Giles and I am running to be your SGA President. If elected President of SGA, I will focus on improving and expanding the threefold purpose that SGA has. That being, one: to broaden the base of student involvementHi, my name at MMC is Marchael in order to Giles enhance and I school am running spirit. toIn beorder your to SGAachieve President. that goal, If electedmy running President mate Yasmin of SGA, I SerranoDearwill and focus MMC I have on improving agreed Community, to work and expanding more closely the with threefold C.A.B purpose(the Campus that Activities SGA has. Board) That being, to increase one: to student broaden involvement. A small idea we already have is transforming MMCs International Food Festival into a Smorgasburg expectations, and assignments allow for allows students to delegate tasks that should it should be a huge red flag for the type of the base of student involvement at MMC in order to enhance school spirit. In order to achieve that goal, By Billie Sangha outside collaboration and support. That much be completed by the student themselves. professionals about to head out into the world,” likeHi, event my where name we is Marchaelhave different Giles international and I am running food vendors to be your from SGA around President. NYC come If elected and let President us sample of some SGA, Iof Staff Editor my running mate Yasmin Serrano and I have agreed to work more closely with C.A.B (the Campus is acceptable and understood. 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Lastly, three: to fight for a common issue among students who are not or dealing opena ccordingear to any the other 2018-2019 issues that edition you feel of The should Griffin be address Guide (MMCsby SGA Studentand be YOUR Handbook). voice, the Information entire community such as: of assignment can be If this has a problem if there is a culture or norm where students' rights and improve school policies. 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InformationBest such regards, as: drafting an email for someone to brainstorm privacy of you the student. Yasmin and I are ready to begin the discussion with Emmalyn Yammrick, But I think [seniors] the fact is not to you now, These were all valid questions student’s name, home address, telephone/cell number, MMC e- mail, academic program,Marchael degree, L. Giles how to articulate their project or are you should be more open contact professors and concerns that urged me to advocate for Dean of Students and Carol Jackson, Vice President of Student Affairs to require thePresidental school to ask Candidate turning in a proposal that was actually due about what they are enough. of the class(es) solutions as well. If you would be interested in majors, minors, concentration, etc. This is information that the school releases that can infringe on the consent to release this information instead having an opt-out option that many students aren't aware of. on Blackboard? The lack of information about having people get affiliated withbeing part of an informal committee in which privacy of you the student. Yasmin and I are ready to begin the discussion with Emmalyn Yammrick, capstone assignments is what allows students involved with from the beginning,” one a project and ask them for the syllabus or students meet to discuss ideas and concerns This is just a short list of what Yasmin and I are expecting to accomplish to improve the student to end up doing work they shouldn’t be doing. student who wished to remain anonymous assignment description. Email them and surrounding academic dishonesty and labour Dean of Students and Carol Jackson, Vice President of Student Affairs to require the school to ask experience here at MMC. We are striving to be an open ear to any other issues that you feel should be They don’t realize it is happening. And when expressed. They informed me that they only ask for a meeting to discuss yoru concern exploitation, please email [email protected]. consent to release this information instead having an opt-out option that many students aren't aware of. they do, the damage to the friendship is done, address by SGA and be YOUR voice, the entire community of MMC! Remember, A Vote for Giles and found out they were doing more work than “If your friend hasn’t even revealed This information can then be used to present This is just a short list of what Yasmin and I are expecting to accomplish to improve the student the time is wasted, and professors can only meet they should’ve been when classmates of the that it is a homework assignment at all, it to faculty and department heads and serve as Serrano is a Vote for a Brighter Tomorrow! with you afterwards to discuss your grievances. friend they were helping told them, wondering might require a more in-person confrontation a foundation for action steps to prevent this experience here at MMC. We are striving to be an open ear to any other issues that you feel should be After having a couple conversations why they were doing so much and if they because no friendship should be based on from going undetected and happening again. address by SGA and be YOUR voice, the entire community of MMC! Remember, A Vote for Giles and with professors teaching senior capstone were even aware. The lack of transparency how sneakily you can use someone. If people classes, it was clear that their syllabus, creates a loophole for accountability that are willing to be snakes in a college setting, MMC’sSerranoBest The regards,Monitor is a Vote is the for entirely a Brighter student Tomorrow! run newspaper of Marymount Manhattan College. It is published 6 times each semes- ter, with the exception of January and Summer sessions. MMC’s The Monitor has a circulation of 1,000 and a shared readership. MMC’s The Monitor is funded through the Student Activity Fee supplemented by generous, local businesses purchasing ad space. Singe copiesMarchael are free L. to Giles Marymount Manhattan College students, faculty, staff, and community members. For advertising informa- “ tion,Best or for regards,H comments, questions,E suggestions, MONITO or letters to the editor, please email MMC’s The Monitor at [email protected]. TPresidental Candidate R MMC’S The Monitor Staff 2018-2019 Marchael L. Giles PresidentalEditor-in-Chief, Candidate Megan Arnold Staff Editor, Fahima Degia Print Managing Editor, Lauren Garafano Staff Editor, Meg Masseron Layout & Design Editor, Kayla Pacenka Copy Editor, Jasmine Ledesma Website & Social Media Correspondent, Imani Rivera Copy Editor, Katherine DeZarlo Advisor, Laura Tropp, Ph. D Staff Writer, Cross Nelson Staff Editor, Billie Sangha Staff Writer, Catherine Pool Staff Photographer, Ethan Huag Photos Couresy of WordPress MMC’s The Monitor Page 4 Page 5 New York Culture Volume 21, Issue 10 JKLARKEN AFFORDABLE SPRING BREAK positivity, guidance, and friendship
made me feel the most myself that I had felt else, and then that can be the catalyst for By Meg Masseron in my life, and I really love the idea of having you feeling connected to what they’re the opportunity to be that catalyst for other connected to, and it ends up spiderwebbing, Meet JK Larkin, current junior at people who are going through the same thing.” And in a small community like Marymount, Marymount Manhattan and major in BFA While Marymount was JK’s top choice that spiderweb is really strong.” Images from the NYCGo acting with a concentration in college (and really his only choice - as soon directing with two as he got accepted into the acting program he about Marymount really rings true for his STAY IN Y OUR B U DGE T IN N E W Y O R K CITY min o r s cancelled all his other applications) and he experiences, as for the experiences of many Latin America, the Caribbean, and that you enjoy going to Broadway shows. If you plan on trekking out to Coney By Katherine DeZarlo d reamed of coming here, he still struggled in others. With a small population of around Instead of splurging on tickets, take advantage Copy Editor appreciation for the diverse cultures that make of your free time during the week and buy rush Museum, which is open on Saturdays from two thousand students, you’ll always be able up the Americas. Also, featured galleries are free. tickets instead. Anastasia, Angels in America, 12pm to 5pm and Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. As spring break approaches, it can best advice he ever received Another museum that is worth checking out is In addition to the permanent exhibitions Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum in the Bronx, Musical, A Bronx Tale, Chicago, Lobby Hero that include funhouse mirrors, old postcards time that is usually spent attending classes. It in college came reaching out to someone new. and collections of memorabilia from the 50’s is likely that many of your friends are heading is in a historic Greek Revival mansion, features and 60’s, the museum also includes the “Five during “What’s so great about Marymount is that, home for the week or may be going on vacation both historical artifacts and intricate landscapes to a warm destination. If you’re staying in New speaking from my own experience, I have to help educate both New Yorkers and tourists. you want to see the morning of the performance. York for the break, you may be experiencing promises to give visitors a unique look at the had a few days at Marymount where some serious FOMO. Don’t worry, though, museum that is worth visiting is the Brooklyn ensure that you get tickets. Visit the show’s history of Coney Island. While visiting Coney because there are many fun, exciting, and I’ll get out of class and I Historical Society, located at 128 Pierrepont Island is free, tickets to the museum are only $5. You might also want to designate a won’t see anyone break is the perfect time to try new things. 400-year history of the borough. A major bonus As long as there’s not a blizzard day to learn about the country’s history with While the concept of spring break I know. I’ll walk is that students get in for free with a valid I.D. warning, head to Coney Island with some a visit to the Statue of Liberty. As touristy as it Image via Instagram In the slim chance that it’s warm friends. While your Instagram feed will is, everyone should see the famous statue close through the library and sit unfortunate truth is that the temperature in during spring break, a visit to the Brooklyn up at least once. It only costs $25 to reserve a down next to a new person and ask bikini bodies in Florida, you can enjoy the spot on a ferry that will take you to the statue that want to stay warm, there are plenty of them a random question, and I think that located at 990 Washington Avenue. From famous boardwalk at Coney Island. Start and Ellis Isla nd. Once on the island, you should blooming cherry blossoms to rose gardens visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum to one of his because it’s such a small campus, and there’s Island Ritual Cabaret Festival, which opens learn about America’s history of immigration. MOMA are always options, though there are beautiful scenery that is as aesthetically on Friday, March 23 and closes on Sunday, B loneliest moments so many amazing people who are also looking plenty of lesser-known museums with just as pleasing in real life as it is on social media. spring break and explore New York City. to make new connections, it’s very easy to Tickets for students are only $8, so visiting from artists, musicians, and dancers that located in Lenox Hill at 680 Park Avenue, has the Botanical Garden won’t break the bank. incorporate “ritual cabaret” into their work. are always exciting experiences to be had. one night that I was coming back from walk up to someone and say hi. Even in class, the mission to teach visitors about economic, Because you go to MMC, it’s inevitable a party freshman year and I had never felt so make sure that you’re participating with the social, and political issues that are faced in in dance completely alone in my life. I had sat down people around you because we’re all here for and drama therapy. on Park Avenue and was crying for two hours the same reason, which is to grow and learn While JK’s go-getting before I even went back to the dorms because about ourselves.” With so much enthusiasm, BROOKLYN MUSEUM: FRIDA KAHLO personality and incredible aptitude for all I felt so ostracized by the whole experience. school pride, and such an open heart, JK sets By Cross Nelson things theatre arts is acknowledged by many, When I got back to the dorms, I told Samuel a wonderful example for Marymount students the exhibition the viewer is met with a wall of photos taken by Kahlo’s father, Guillermo, who one of the things he is known best for is being about how cripplingly lonely I was feeling, and and really embraces the open, accepting Frida Kahlo. Hearing this name greatly inspired her as an artist. The photos a source of positivity, guidance and friendship he put his hand on my knee and looked me conjures up an image that you most likely allow you a glimpse into Kahlo’s youth in recognize. You may have seen this woman’s for any new Marymount students seeking in the eye and said ‘even when you’re feeling so we can grow and portrait on a wall, or perhaps on a tee-shirt or a that. Jugging so many educational and work tote bag. But wherever you recognize the image her with lifelong health complications. Through the most alone, the most frazzled, if you try s ucce e d from, you are interested to know more about these images you begin to understand Kahlo as opportun ities, JK always makes time to assist your best to open your eyes to the people who who she is. You see a woman looking out from a person, and her expressions and mannerisms her canvas with a hard expression, focused, help to show the pain the she endured, but also friends and Marymount students who ask for are directly in front of you, and are as open yet understanding, and you feel like you can his help. JK is the kind of person you can walk see her mind at work. Her eyes are dark, but despite her hindrances. Perhaps some of the and honest with yourself and with not lifeless, and they allow a glimpse of feeling most provocative images are those of Kahlo at a up to in the library or the campus Starbucks them as you can be, nine to come through her steadfast expression. Communist protest for the Mexican Communist Color dominates the canvas. Her clothing, Party that she was a part of in Mexico. Being and ask a question about Marymount or even times out of that she was born and raised in Mexico, Kahlo just strike up a casual conversation, and that’s background are all steeped in vivid color. Her had deep nationalist ties to the country she so t e n black shirt trimmed in orange, her crimson loved, and she became very politically active in what makes him many Marymount student’s green foliage breathe life and movement into nationalism, was also known as “Mexicanidad” go-to person for advice. JK wasn’t this otherwise still scene. Every element is and it is what tied Kahlo’s art and style to her placed with purpose and by her design. She is deep appreciation for Mexican culture. Her most trying to tell us something and we have to look her clothing; which was inspired by traditional though, but Image via Larken’s Website close enough to understand her true genius. An icon for Mexico and for the clothing worn by the women of the Isthmus of Marymount is Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, Mexico. Her mother was where he was really able place in history not just through her artwork, from this region of Mexico and with familial ties but through her personal style, that became to the culture, she decided to use her clothing to spread his wings. He hopes as a way to honor her rich Mexican heritage This Spring, the Brooklyn Museum is bringing and put her powerful sense of nationalism on that by being outgoing and reaching out to the artist to life in their newest exhibition Frida others, they’ll reach out to more people as Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving, and the exhibition lets viewers experience Kahlo’s t h e y ’re beautiful and inspiring clothing for themselves, well, and the Marymount community will be not going to do clothing, and personal possessions to be shown where her colorful dresses line the room and bring her to life in the space. In this last room, strengthened through that. “I didn’t go to a together in the United States; making it a anything but give you all monumental moment in art history. In the spirit the colorful clothing is greatly juxtaposed to high school that I felt very much accepted at of the title, appearance is something that was the black and white photos that adorned the or felt like I could really be myself at, and so important to hear. Not everyone needs artist, but many people don’t understand why. bring the exhibition full circle and puts Kahlo’s Before walking through this exhibition, you may diverse life and career into perspective. Walking I came to college and I came to a very new everyone, but everyone needs someone. campus that was very open and accepting Everyone has someone. as long as you together as a acquainted with Kahlo as both a person and an will understand that these articles of clothing artist, and everytime you look at a portrait of of everyone, I really wanted to make sure have someone, they can be the catalyst for community. her you will feel like you’re locking eyes with that I was a part of that. Coming to college an old friend who let you step into her world allowing you to feel connected to something leads the viewer through a visual journey of for a moment. Experience the world of Frida Kahlo’s life that begins cleverly with a room of Kahlo for yourself now through May 12th at the black and white photos and ends with a room Brooklyn Museum. Images Courtesy of Author Page 6 Features Volume 21, Issue 10 Volume 21, Issue 10 Features Page 7 FIVE STEPS TO GRADUATION 1. 2. 5.
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THE JONAS BROTHERS ARE BACK SINGER ROBYN ROCKS AT MSG WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE JOBROs 90’S SINGER SELLS OUT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
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some fans were worried about the Jonas songs they were so famous for, and going By Kayla Pacenka and “Side Effects May Include”. Layout Editor Brothers releasing another version of “Pom for a different approach to their new music While each skit was incredibly funny Poms”, they let out a breath of relief when with this music video. The video takes a and the Jonas Brothers never failed to On February 28th, the Jonas Brothers first hearing “Sucker”. This time around, strange fantasy world and mixes in strange deliver witty banter and gush about made a official announcement that with the velvety pop-rock tune, the Jonas fetishes and lust. It’s extravagant costumes their wives and fiancé, their new take they would be back with a appearance on Brothers created a and interesting on their 2006 hit “Year 3000”, now Late Night with James Corden as well as bolder, maturer, This time around, setting created “Year 2019” took the cake. They they’re new hit song and music video and sexier song that a fantasy world dressed up as their past 2006 selves and “Sucker” releasing at midnight on that Photo couresy of pitchfork.com leaves their Disney with the velvety out of a 17th sang about the the current year with same day. On Friday 1st of March, they Hollywood Record century mansion lyrics like, “You won’t believe who the from hits, to fan favorites, to album Honey was embraced by On My Own,” in which the interviewed on New York z100 and played label into Republic pop-rock tune, the in Hertfordshire, By Jack Irvin new president is, it’s the guy who hosts their hit songs like “Burnin Up”, “Year Guest Writer deep cuts, and remixes––from fans and critics alike, and at The speakers went silent, and the Records, a label with England. The one the apprentice, and it’s pretty weird” 3000”, and, of course, “Sucker” to a small Jonas Brothers post-Robyn, her first album Garden, Manhattan embraced crowd took over for a romantic other famous acts problem I had with as well as “We thought the future private audience that won through a raffle. Robyn, electronic like Taylor Swift, the music video would be the best, so what’s new with released the singer as moment of connection In 2013, the brothers broke up due to created a bolder, dance pop singer best known for Nicki Minaj, and was the short Kanye W est?”. So after all this success through her Robyn delivered a she assured the followed by a lengthy, creative differences, while there has been “Dancing On My Own,” rose to Ariana Grande. shots, and quick in the own label, packed arena rowdy standing ovation. a slight mystery around why they decided maturer, and The music exchange between first week of March since New York City legend status after concert to make up to cancel their tour last minute after their Konichiwa through the Robyn delivered a video for “Sucker” sexier song that scenes, while I announcing their comeback, what’s headlining a sold out Madison flop of a song “Pom Poms” and break up all Records. Thefor lost time, complete album’s title concert to make up for lost time, took a interesting, absolutely loved next for the Jonas Brothers? While Square Garden on Friday, March together, it was revealed a few weeks ago on Alice in Wonderland leaves their Disney the costumes and I think Nick is new to married life omission of track, “I have complete with two encores, Late Night with James Corden that Nick, the 8. A sold out arena concert may with two encores, type aesthetic to the the set, it would and Joe is planning a wedding, I her two pre- what you want, throughout which the venue youngest brother, was the result of the break have been a goal for the singer song. It stars the Hollywood Record have been nice to think a limited city American tour is in Y2K smash come get your remained full of fans ready to up. While they have said they have resolved throughout which the brother’s real life love be able to see them the works. But look out fans, if this back in the nineties when she their differences, the tension in carpool hits was honey.” Thesoak up any song they could interests, showing label into Republic for more than two will be anything like big name was chasing major label pop karaoke wasn’t lost on fans and it seems bothersome venue remained full crowd stood get out of the singer. The crowd they have all grown seconds as the singers going on tour, they are bound stardom, gathering top ten hits that the brothers still have some talking Records. since their teen idol video switched to to announce it and then release tickets to a few fans most certainly got exactly out to do. Will they break up again soon? such as “Show Me Love” and “Do of fans ready to soak days. Kevin is seen a different plot. the same or next day, so keep that (One of which what they wanted, and Robyn Probably not, like I’ve been saying, how can You Know (What It Takes),” but with Danielle Jonas, his now wife of ten In the first week of March, the savings account intact. As for an exclaimed, got what she deserved– you really break up a group of brothers? up any song they years, Joe, with his current fiancé Sophie Jonas Brothers took over Late Night with album, most likely in the beginning of since her pivot to independent, The song “Sucker”, sticks with “Is it over? –a career milestone Turner, and Nick, his new wife, Priyanka James Corden and did some of Corden’s the summer, as that’s a primetime for experimental, critically- could get out of the old Jonas Brothers pop-rock tune from Is she really representative of Chopra. It’s clear from the “Sucker” video famous sketches like “Carpool Karaoke”, new music. Until then, peace, love, and acclaimed pop music, it comes the first go-round of being a band. While not going to perseverance, artistic that the boys are ditching their break up “Three-Second Photo Booth Challenge” the Jonas Brothers! as a long-deserved achievement. play ‘Show Me Love’?” on the integrity, and longtime To a sea of roughly 20,000 way out of the venue), but the devotion from fans to attendees, the beloved Swedish move marked Robyn’s control attentively, the singer and vice versa. songstress played a two hour set over her career as she celebrated danced endlessly, of career- spanning tracks her slow, organic, re-rise to the and sang their hearts “ top of a different pop landscape. out, especially for the After an eight-year hiatus first chorus of from solo music, Robyn’s latest “Dancing “
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getting sick because my immune system just 4) Jumping into a fitness routine I couldn’t but there’s definitely something to be said about
By Meg Masseron wasn’t strong enough without proper rest. maintain (and didn’t really need anyway.) focusing on yourself for a few months before Staff Editor One of the things that excited me most about you jump into anything. You might find that 2) Not owning up to my mistakes. the dorms was having 24 hour access to a gym after moving to New York City, you become a Fall 2018 marked my first semester of college Getting sick so often, and also just being very for free, a privilege I never had growing up. new person, and you might need to get to know in New York City. As a transfer student, I had overwhelmed with this huge transition in my Immediately after moving, I pushed myself to do that person before you get to know anyone else. already figured out a decent amount about life and getting frazzled very easy, often meant a minimum of four nights a week at the gym, if the general aspects of college life, such as time that I would occasionally miss a due date. not more. I often ended up failing at this because 6) Duane Reade. management, studying skills, budgeting, and Instead of being up front with my professors and many nights I just didn’t have the time, with I get that it’s convenient because they’re so forth. I hadn’t experienced living outside asking for an extension if they’re willing to give homework and social commitments. I usually everywhere, but stop. Just stop. Do not buy of my parent’s house yet, nonetheless had I one, I cowered in shame and tried to pretend ended up spending a significant amount of time snacks every week at Duane Reade. Don’t do experienced living in Manhattan alone. Going the assignment never existed. This semester, every night sitting in my gym clothes yelling at it. Stock up on snacks at Trader Joe’s or even from a five minute car ride with my father to I’ve learned that more often than not, professors myself to get up and go, then spent another hour Target in Herald Square because the prices class everyday to commuting on my own in a will be understanding. Sometimes, we face at the gym I could’ve spent sleeping (and as at Duane Reade are vastly disproportionate city of 8 million people was a jarring transition, unexpected obstacles and setbacks in our lives previously implied, I was hardly getting enough to their value. I could’ve saved so much but I quickly learned what worked best for me. and we need a little bit of time to work through in the first place.) Fitness is great, but I also money if I’d just avoided the temptation. There were some lessons I learned along the way them. Even if your professor doesn’t give you walked at least three miles a day, so it probably “ living on my own here in New York City, though, that extension, at least you’ll know you tried! wasn’t necessary for me to sacrifice sleeping 7) Being overwhelmed by all the and with spring transfer students or even just and studying time for a little extra cardio. opportunities for extracurricular activities. freshman still adjusting to college life, I thought 3) Too many absences. 5) Focusing on relationships instead of Adjusting to living in Manhattan and adjusting it might be helpful to share them in this list! This one is one that was focusing on myself. to college is enough of a commitment, so adding really hard to control personally due to Moving to the big city meant I was officially a extracurriculars on top can be pushing it too 1) Not sleeping enough (and continuously my many illnesses, but I still do feel that there small, inexperienced fish in a very big pond, far. There are so many amazing opportunities getting sick from it.) were some occasions I probably could have and I was completely overwhelmed with all to get involved and make friends and develop I had dreamed of living in New York City for really forced myself to just be present in the exciting possibilities, opportunities and your talents at Marymount, but I’d recommend nearly half of my life, so when I arrived, I didn’t class, and simply provide my professor with options available to me. However, I don’t simply choosing one that really interests you want to waste a single second sleeping when a disclaimer beforehand that I wasn’t think that my first four months in New York your first semester and sticking with it, and I could be out exploring the city. Managing feeling well and wouldn’t be my best self, City were the best time for me to be investing then once you’re more comfortable with college homework, social life, extracurricular but still wanted to be there. That way, I’m time and emotions in the first guy that showed life in your second or third semester, you can commitments and New York City experiences still making an effort and showing interest in me, when I had so much adjusting branch out more. If you join too many, believe often meant purposefully sacrificing sleep commitment to my academics, but there’s and growing to do. I’m definitely not telling me, you’ll just end up dropping out of them in exchange for more time for fun. Because no pressure for me to be at my best. you all to not enter a relationship shortly after eventually because you’ll be too overwhelmed Photos couresy of The New Yorker of this, I ended up constantly crashing and moving into the city - when it’s right, it’s right; with all the other responsibilities in your life. of the 1990 film, going into the theater With the constant negativity in beloved plot and the life lessons within By Jenna Fanelli with the mindset that they are about to today’s society and all of the drama it remain. Heroine Vivian undergoes Guest Writer witness an exact, that surrounds drastic changes, beginning as someone BLACK HISTORY SHOWCASE The recent trend of movies word-for-word With the constant us daily, an who does not see her own worth and A LONG TIME COMING FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH being turned into Broadway musicals representation is inspiring and ending as someone who knows exactly has had a variety of results amongst the not recommended. negativity in today’s feel-good story what she deserves. Aside from her own theater community. Some become hits This sort of society and all of about female self discovery, her love turns a cold, while others barely last a year. However, expectation is empowerment, money - driven man into a sweet and the classic Julia Roberts and Richard certainly not the drama that personal growth caring soul that we can actually root for. Gere love story known as Pretty Woman conducive to surrounds us daily, and unlikely love While this is definitely a timeless story has made quite the impression on appreciating the art can be the perfect of romance, there is also a heavy focus audiences at the Nederlander Theatre. that is being created an inspiring and feel- distraction from on self - love that is always refreshing. Samantha Barks is an absolutely on the stage. Also, good story about reality. After all, The story that unfolds is only one stunning and endearing Vivian Ward, due to the drastic that is one of of the many things that make this show and the always - charming Andy Karl differences between female empowerment, the main points as incredible as it is. The vocals are on gives an excellent portrayal of hotshot live theater and personal growth and of live theater: point even when understudies go on, businessman Edward Lewis. The two filming on a movie to allow us to and the cast members put their own have a chemistry that lights up the set, there is little to unlikely love can be the escape and let go spin on their respective characters stage and the score, by Bryan Adams no feasible way for perfect distraction from of our worries. while not losing the essence of who and Jim Vallance, fits perfectly into the show creators to That is just what they are in the movie. It is just the right overall theme and feel of the story. And keep every aspect of reality. this show does. balance of maintaining the purpose of course, powerhouse Orfeh brings the story the same. It transports and entertainment of the 90s classic Image Courtesy of Author audience members to their feet with her This should not discourage people, audiences to a world full of vibrant, and also creating something modern celebrate and recognize black history, and the generations of black The showcase provided a timeline reaching as far back as slave labor and communication of West African Ancestors. comedic timing and booming belt as though, from going into the lively music, inner a n d and new, and after seeing the show By Emani Mack folks who fought, and continue to fight, for black and brown lives. slavery to contemporary America through dance, songs, Jacqueline Leon, Marilyn Gonzalez, Ta’Lor D’yonna Mosley, Martine Vivian’s mentor and best friend, Kit performance with an open outer beauty, twice I have yet to be surrounded by Guest Writer All events were sponsored and hosted by the Office of Student monologue, speeches, spoken word, and more. This Faustin, and Micah Sanford performed historic speeches and Development and Activities, Student Activities Advisory Board, showcase required each member of the cast to dive deep into monumental movements that contributed to the freedom of black De Luca. The entire cast, from leads mind and a readiness to and lovable any theatergoers who did not love their It took 83 years for Marymount Manhattan College Campus Activities Board, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, themselves to embody various emotions tied to black history. Americans. Via Donovan Hodge, Kamarsha Potter, Anita Chisum, to put forth an effort to celebrate Black History Month. Is it because Science Society, Counseling and Wellness, Career Services, “Throughout the creation of the Black History Month showcase, it was Evy Peace, Pedro Cabrera, Ariel Hilario, Triniti McNeal, and Emani to ensemble, performs cohesively just enjoy themselves, characters experience, laughing the whole time, Marymount has to fulfill its extremely promoted notion of diversity, Black and Latinx Student Association, Student Government intense. Trying to manifest the hurt and pain that our ancestors endured Mack provided the audience with honorable performances that as a unit, and their show is filled because this will which the actors singing along and being moved by the or is it inspired by the political environment we are in today? Either Association, Marymount Muscle, Marymount Community is a different kind of feeling that humbled me in a sense. Having to tap channeled various major contributions that black culture to society. way, every continuing student at Marymount has been stunned by Outreach, The 40 Percent Club, Infamous Unit, and SocAttack. into the hurt and freedom one tries to obtain in a repressive society today Infamous Unit also made multiple legendary appearances throughout with technically sound and truly ensure a much more allow viewers performance as a whole. So I must say, the efforts of the college to celebrate every designated cultural month. During what can be considered one of the first and few times, students of required us to give a part of ourselves in each piece. This being the first the showcase by performing skits, visual representations, and enjoyable musical numbers that pleasant experience to grow with. my verdict is that to miss this show “I was very disappointed with the Black History Month Programs color have had access to a series of events dedicated to their culture. As a event of its own happening in MMC demonstrates the school’s progress; performing their new piece, “The Fight for Institutionalized Freedom”. my first year at MMC. I believe there was one small mixer kind of result, many students of color have reported actually feeling included in there’s still much more to go, but it’s a foot in the right direction. I “As a freshman, having the opportunity to be one of the leads in the show audiences cannot help but move at a show that has The film’s writer would be a big mistake. Big. Huge! event, and the turnout was very minimal. The event was not great and the predominantly white climate of Marymount. Each event has had some appreciate that this showcase is going on because there isn’t much black was an honor, but it also pushed me to give my best representation of the to and smile throughout. a genuinely high level also wrote the book seemed very unorganized. Before Marymount, my high school would sort of cultural, educational objective behind it to allow all students to be representation in this institution, but this shows that we’re here, we’re struggles that the black community went through. Because the theme do a full day of showcasing many areas of the school, and the entire included in the journey through time. The series of Black History events not completely alone, and we are a force to be reckoned with,” expressed was freedom, I had to get in the mentality of wanting to escape and the For lifelong fans of quality. for the musical, so the student body would be in attendance. I decided to speak up. I am so concluded on Wednesday, February 27th with an extravagant cultural first year student and Infamous Unit member, Kayleen Cabrera. yearning for it. While performing, I didn’t want to put on a ‘show’; I happy that I was able to be a part of this month’s programming and showcase titled The Black Experience: A Cultural Showcase, which Acknowledging the fact that black history is not taught in our college wanted to give the piece justice not only for myself but for my ancestors overall, I thought every event was not only insightful and entertaining, was directed by Monae Greene, Nathalie Hughes, and Emani D. Mack. curriculum, events like this allow students to be a part of something before me,” explained first year student and and Infamous Unit member, but definitely eye-opening to all in attendance. I was happy to diverse “Planning the Black History Month Showcase was special for me. much bigger than themselves. Exemplified by the showcase, Jayzean Samantha Nelson. The audience was so astonished by Infamous Unit’s “ turnouts at these events and have open conversation about a topic I wanted to help create a space where students could be seen, and Santillano took on the role of a black college student taking a African piece because it was the first time that the MMC community had some people are afraid to talk about,”said sophomore Pedro Cabrera. have their experiences validated. This showcase couldn’t have American Studies class at a predominantly white institution and seen the dance group perform a piece with such a powerful message. The newly implemented movement of celebrating diversity has happened without the committed student leads, and the student took it upon himself to educate his out-of-touch peers on his culture. Major points are granted to Marymount for its effort emerged due to the Students Activities Advisory Board (SAAB), performers who poured their heart and souls into their art, and “Slavery is not who we are but the traumatic events and experiences to celebrate Black History Month, because the entire which was created by newly appointed Director of Student really made my job throughout the process easy. Black History is are a part of what makes us, us. We definitely reminded the audience student body can agree that this was long overdue. Development and Activities, Dayne Hutchinson. SAAB consists American history, and through the work of the Student Activities that Black History did not start with slavery; it interrupted Black of a collection of talented student leaders, who take time out of Advisory Board, the showcase’s goal was to educate and bring History.”President of SocaAttack Monae Greene said. This was their busy schedules to put these events together. Focusing on awareness of the Black experience in America,” expressed Director shown through a captivating performance by SocAttack and Black History Month, SAAB had planned several campus events to of Student Development and Activities, Dayne Hutchinson. Soul Steppers, which set the tone with a piece that embodied Page 12 Advertisements Volume 21, Issue 10 DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE STAFF OF THE MONITOR? JOIN US!
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