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February 23, 2021 | Vol. 66, Iss. 2 In This Issue...... Faculty Spotlight Gator Life...... 2 News...... 7 Tremaine Kwasikpui, Arts and Entertainment...... 13 Student Activities Director Opinions...... 18 By Jennifer Ayala Tremaine Kwasik- love with UHD and stated ly watching and being ployer, or the person who pui makes a difference and that it is the reason that he directly influenced by will one day be the love of changes the lives of UHD is in Texas altogether. If himself and his wife. their lives through SGA. students, as well commu- there was anyone that he As the director “My life work, nity members. As Director owed his inspiration to, of Student Activities, he my ministry, is peo- of Student Activities, he is his grandfather, Ste- stated that his main focus ple,” Kwasikpui stated. has worked for UHD since phen Kwasikpui, who is to “connect people with As far as accom- July 3, 2016, only three came to America on a people.” plishments for the Gators days after packing up his program to get his educa- Bridging the gap or activities that he is most Later, Gators bags and moving to Hous- tion. Though he had many between students and busi- proud of, Kwasikpui stated Past UHD Presidents ton from his hometown in obstacles, he persevered. nesses or partners where that one of the first things see Gator Life, Page 4 North Carolina, which was Tremaine Kwasik- students can thrive is that comes to mind is the a long two-day drive. pui recalled all that his extremely important, said UHD Food Market, which Although Kwasik- grandfather endured and Kwasikpui. He is passion- was opened up after the pui began his career at all that he accomplished ate about the connection devastating Hurricane Har- a community college in is the reason he continues of people whether they are vey that ravaged Houston. North Carolina after grad- to push through, as well meeting someone who will Continued on page 5 uating in 2008, he fell in as his children endless- one day be a potential em-

Houston Rodeo Local Business Spotlight canelled again By Jennifer Ayala Day 6 Coffee see News, Page 8 Only a 13-minute ers have created a platform inspiration for displaying cheesecakes around and he walk from the UHD cam- for local artists to display art from Barcelona. stated that in order to get pus, Day 6 Coffee at 910 their work, as well as a “Every morn- to where he is now, it was Prairie St. showcases local space for creatives to sell ing I would wake all about persistence and a artwork in a cozy environ- all their most beloved cre- up, my host mom just do it attitude. ment that makes visitors ations in their coffee shop. would make coffee, and The Wilson broth- feel right at home. According to the brothers, we would talk on the ers also explained why Joining the local they believe that entrepre- balcony and watch the they opened a coffee shop coffee scene in the middle neurship is an art, and that sunrise. It was like a so- rather than going into the BHM Spotlight: of a pandemic may have Houston is full of creatives cial, spiritual, and medita- family’s plumbing busi- Founder of #MeToo raised quite a few eye- that need to be seen. Their tive thing that I fell in love ness. see News, Page 12 brows, but with the drive hope in displaying so with,” RJ Wilson said. “We realized a lot and never give up attitude much art and creativity is Though Ian Wil- of our clients were in the exhibited by the Wilson that it will provide local son’s love for cooking hotel and restaurant busi- brothers, there was nothing artists with a place for came at a very young age, ness. Hotels and restau- that was going to stand in them to get the recognition after the tragic passing of rants were closing down the way of fulfilling their they deserve. his brother, he was able to and struggling, so they dream. “This is our art, our use the art of cooking and thought that maybe it was “Everyone is going masterpiece if you will,” making cheesecakes to a good idea to hop into the to think you are crazy, un- RJ Wilson said. essentially feel connected hospitality market because til they start thinking you RJ Wilson, who to him. Today, Ian Wilson competition was weak JoJo Siwa comes are a genius,” RJ Wilson fell in love with coffee uses his persistence and right now.” out as queer said. studying abroad in Spain, skill to create some of see A&E, Page 16 The Wilson broth- said he may have got the the most mouthwatering Continued on page 6 The University of Houston-Downtown 2 Gator Life February 23, 2021 Now hiring! Student Run Since Volume One

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Duties higher, the completion of will be accepted until posi- include managing business at least one semester at tion is filled. @the_dateline and financial matters for UHD, successful com- The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 Gator Life 3 Faculty Senate meeting By Sheryl Sellers Godwin Ag- three of the affected launched. The study boka, Ph.D., associate protocols. Turning off for a compensation professor of techni- ActiveSync will come analysis was built into cal and professional later as there are more the budget, and CBIZ, Senate Updates communication, users connected to Inc., has been chosen opened discussions that protocol. to conduct the anal- of the Feb. 2 Faculty UHD comput- ysis. The study was Senate meeting. Ag- ers are installed with launched the week of UHD explores task force to create doctoral boka updated about Microsoft Outlook Jan. 18. the goal of creating a software and version Two catego- programs at UHD task force to explore 2016 does not use ries were identified. the opportunities of POP or IMAP. Stu- The faculty study future doctoral pro- dents can download will be implemented Faculty Senate prepares to respond to Dr. grams at UHD. and install Microsoft first, and a study of Tillis’ denial of non-instructional day for federal Following Dr. Outlook for PC or for staff compensation Agboka’s narrative, Mac on up to five of will launch a couple elections Nell Sullivan, profes- their home computers weeks following com- sor of English, stated or personal devices. pletion of the faculty that a draft letter to There are so many study. The staff study UHD launches analysis of staff compensation Interim President versions of the op- will take longer as Antonio D. Tillis erating systems that it will require more has been sent to the they are recommend- deliverables. senators regarding Dr. ing using the Mic- The faculty Tuition may rise 2.5% in 2022 depending on Tillis’ response to the rosoft Outlook app study should be com- Student Government similar to the desktop pleted by CBIZ by the enrollment numbers Association’s pro- version. first or second week posed resolution for a The mobile of March. It will then no-instruction day on app also guarantees be turned over to Faculty Senate approves S/U option for spring federal election days. the modern authenti- the provost and the and summer 2021 Ron Beebe, cation method. You university president. Faculty Senate presi- will know whether Following that it will dent and professor of your device is using be presented to the Faculty Senate approves the creation of a fac- educational research, a legacy protocol, president’s cabinet, offered feedback on because you will not followed by one or ulty/staff/student council to foster sustainability the Omsbud policy. receive new messag- two faculty forums. and student opportunities and growth The Omsbud term es, and the messages The budget will begin on Aug. 15 you create will not was built with ap- of each year to coin- be sent. The message proximately $650,000 creative with hybrid will be required. cide with the opening will remain in your that the president can “Fall is the one we scheduling. Some David Brad- term of the Faculty outbox. Some apps use unless needed for are really wringing courses may need to ley, MBA, vice Senate. The policy will send a message some other reason. hands over,” provost have a lower student president of Admin- now also reflects that that you are not con- There will be stated. The biggest count. Another option istration and Finance, the Omsbud can be nected. transparency on meth- question is whether may be to have half spoke briefly on bud- reappointed. Provost Eric odology. CBIZ is very we will social dis- of the class present get matters. Addition- Next on the Carl Link was next transparent. tance classrooms in one day and the other al faculty positions Agenda was Said Fat- on the agenda giving Forward class the fall. half present another have been added to touh, director of User another thumbs up on scheduling is “not “That answer day. the budget. Also, in Support Services, to the great enrollment fully baked,” accord- has a significant With relative the budget is a 2.5% explain that Micro- numbers at UHD. ing to Provost Link. impact on everything certainty all classes tuition fee increase, soft, UHD’s provider He also dis- Dr. Tillis will provide building the fall will be open in the and faculty and staff for Office 365, will cussed grant submis- more information re- schedule.” He asked fall semester but compensation up- turn off all legacy sion, the writing of garding expectations that schedules be built could have a de- lifts. However, 2022 protocols for security which slowed down for the remaining such that if things creased enrollment enrollment drives all and other reasons. during the pandem- spring semester later change mid-summer, cap. There is relative of this. Because of this, UHD ic. Year-to-date saw in February. Summer faculty and staff can certainty that all Following turned off all legacy a 156% uptick in sessions will prin- pivot. classes will be open, all the speakers of protocols on Feb. 16. submissions based on cipally be online. It The provost and a full schedule the day, discussion If an individual is amount of dollars, up was communicated is hopeful that the should be built based returned this week to using a web browser 10% in awards, and to department deans university will use the on the ability to use the S/U (satisfactory/ to connect to UHD 6% up in number of to make decisions on approximate 20 flex all classrooms for fall. unsatisfactory) grad- email, there will be no submissions awarded. any strategic use of classrooms that have The General ing. change. POP, IMAP, The mar- face-to-face instruc- been installed. There Counsel has not ruled and ActiveSync are ket study has been tion. will be a need to be on whether a vaccine Continued on page 5 The University of Houston-Downtown 4 Gator Life February 23, 2021

By Jennifer Ayala Gator Support Both men- lullabies upon one’s tal and physical ear – they should do blocks can easily just that. Here are just materialize in any a few more ideas to student’s life. No clear out auras and matter how much one keep motivated even loves their life, career, when the world seems and the life they to be dwindling are creating, some- into an abyss times the spirit can Say for in- become congested by stance, running has the devastating- always been a goal ly, volatile environ- in mind. Start off ment it resides in. by downloading an Likely, millions of app from a phone people have been and getting the moti- increasingly bothered vation needed to get by the nuisance of the up and in the words COVID-19 pandemic, of Nike, “Just do it!” By Gean Garcia and rightfully so. Apps such As the year as Runkeeper or the 2020 began, the pan- Nike app on any Overcoming odds demic came crashing phone, will keep track into the world like an of runs and immense- remarkable trails with It’s free, can help thing that more ag- sitting over coffee unhinged freight train ly help with giving breathtaking views. your cardiovascular gressively piques in- conversating about on a path of colos- drive in order to go Need a park to start system and regulate terest, then start how they needed to sal destruction. But the distance. Next up, at? Stude Park bears your weight, and even by enrolling in an just take out some of if anything has commence a running a newly paved trail decrease stress. That introductory class or their pent-up energy been learned from challenge, join a so- that has stunning sun- is what is called a a free trial. Luckily, that this pandemic has history, it is that the cial distancing run- flowers located from win/ win situation on most places around cast upon them, and human race is one ning group, or for all midway to the end- our hands - or feet. Houston and the these contact sports of the most resilient avid runners, try pick- ing and is perfect As for contact surrounding areas are one of the many beings. ing a new path or trail for all those Insta- sports, boxing, Jiu offer the first class ways to fulfill that Whatever to run on. gram-worthy naturis- Jitsu, Krav Maga, Ka- or two free. So many need. thought it is that is Houston is tic photos. rate, the list could go times there have whispering sweet full of exquisitely, Need an extra on and on. If a contact been people running incentive of running? sport is the sort of around offices or Continued on page 5

Past UHD presidents say, ‘See you later, Gators’ By Argenis Nino As the Gator comes to students of Following Boney was able to had campaigned for nition in past leader- community welcomes UHD. One could say Dykes came Jew Don work with the univer- nearly $400 million to ship roles that led him its seventh president Dykes is the father of Boney, Ph.D., who sity until his death in bring over to the UH to be the candidate of on March 15, we UHD as he led the in- carried the official 1979. system which allowed the third president. remain grateful to stitution to its current title of president of ​ Alexander F. for a betterment of After Pache- the past presidents home. He managed UHD. Schilt, Ph.D., similar amenities and oppor- co’s three-year tenure of UHD who have to bring about a large Throughout to Boney, had also an tunities to univer- came Max Castillo, guided and developed income for the school his life Boney had array of experience sities that held the Ph.D. Castillo held our university for 45 to allow for the space been involved with in the educational UH name. Schilt did the longest term at years strong. Whether to be reformed into a people and education. world by serving as not stop there as the university which you are a currently more suitable place It made sense why president and chan- he later went on to was clearly put into enrolled student, for learning. The he would hold the cellor across states. become a professor the university with alumnus or fellow UHD library was position that he did at He became president and continue aiding his accomplishments. Houstonian, you renamed in 1979 to the university. He had of UHD in 1980 and students in a more During Castillo’s 17- might want to learn carry his name. previously served at went to fulfill his role direct way. year leadership, UHD about those who have Dykes held his Houston Independent for seven years. How- ​ Manuel T. Pa- saw a physical expan- led UHD into the 21st position from 1974 School District and ever, his most notable checo, Ph.D., came in sion with the campus century institution to 1975 as chancellor Houston Communi- impact to the UHD as the third president acquiring four new that it is now. but did much more ty College systems was not when he was and served from 1988 buildings. Of course, William I. for the school even before transferring president of the uni- to 1991. There is not with more building it Dykes is probably the before being appoint- over to UHD. With versity but when he much on Pacheco meant people had to most familiar name, ed by the University his knowledge of the became chancellor of pertaining to UHD fill in those spaces. especially when it of Houston. education system, the UH system. Schilt except for his recog- Continued​ on page 6 The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 Gator Life 5

event entitled the would be Treebeards, hurdle.” e-mail, or his phone Faculty Spotlight Gala Award Ceremo- as they offer a wide For those number posted on the ny. This event will range of homestyle interested in getting website. The door Continued from page 1 rector Jose Vazquez, include awards for cooking. If barbe- involved in student is always open, and the renovation of the events and organiza- cue is in on your affairs, he said the he said he is ready “The Food student lounge (which tions, a ceremony that mind, he suggest- approach is very to hear student ideas Market is a labor of had not been redone will be live streamed, ed Gatlins BBQ. informal. The best because no idea is too love,” Kwasikpui in 20 years), mov- and hopefully a spot- An avid sports way to contact him is much. said. ie nights, E-sports ting of UHD’s new fan, Kwasikpui stated through social media, Colleague program, and many, president, Loren J. that basketball is his Courtney Lundgren many more that are Blanchard, Ph.D. favorite sport and of and Kwasikpui took driving the creativity, Although course, he roots for over the Food Market leadership, and net- Kwasikpui is con- the Houston teams. after both of their su- working within UHD. sumed in his passion- Although his pervisors were unable “We try to ate work for the peo- loyalty in basketball to make it. The rest is push the envelope ple and students, he teams lies within history. Some of the on swag, we want stated that when he is Houston, Kwasik- highlights include an people to be proud, not working at UHD, pui supports Texas article in The New you know, like I told he is enjoying his free football teams. York Times, recogni- you I’m biased to time as a licensed re- “A lot of tion from the Hous- UHD because it’s the altor and that he loves people in Houston ton Food Bank as reason that I’m here real estate. are going to be mad at the higher education in Houston, Texas, Little bit me, but I do root for partner of the year, and I always have of fun facts about the Dallas Cowboys.” and the fact that they on something UHD. UHD’s director of So, what ad- were able to secure a I love and live for Student Activities: his vice does he have to $15,000 from Kroger. UHD.” favorite Taco place is give to UHD students Kwasikpui As for festivi- Fusion Taco, enjoys trying to stick through is also especially ties, the annual Bayou traveling, and always it right now? proud of the Gulf Bash will be return- seeks out new places “You have Coast Regional Blood ing this March with to try the Mexican to look at history. Center’s blood drive. Crawfish and Zydeco cuisines, seeing as You have to go back Together they won music, Kwasikpui how where he came into history. There education partner of said. Although due to from he was unable to have been times like the year. Other activi- COVID-19, a large get the authentic style this before, and so ties ran by Kwasikpui part will be conducted of food. If he had to it’s giving us a prece- and student activities through drive-thru. choose an eating spot dent to say you have include, the UHD In April, students can in downtown Hous- to push down and dig Director of Student Activities, Tremaine Kwasik- Maricahi “Los Cai- mark their calendars ton, hands down it deep to push over the pui. Photo courtesy of Tremaine Kwasikpui. manes,” led by Di- for the one main Faculty Senate meeting Gator Support Continued from page 3 Continued from page 4 Mixed reac- professor of En- only universities in So how about store, and speak what Therefore to- tion continued on glish, noted that the Houston which do it? Is that gym that cannot be said other- day, tomorrow, and bringing the S/U council’s goal is to not have a public gets passed up on the wise to the paper. Al- every day after, try option for spring and be an interdisciplin- statement regarding way home from work low the pen to bleed to make it a point to summer semesters ary faculty council sustainability. Having every day the next from one’s heart. do something differ- of 2021. A vote was to include staff and the support of the stop? If there is any- ent for mental health. taken, and the option students. The coun- Faculty Senate would Or per- thing that has been ab- Occasionally, just passed with 13 ayes, cil would provide give them leverage haps staying home in sorbed from stepping outside 9 nays and 1 abstain. a space for faculty, of becoming a more a safe place and us- this COVID-19 pan- barefoot with the earth Rounding out staff and students to formal entity at UHD ing self-expres- demic, it is that every- beneath one’s feet the day, Natacha Pog- complete research, and the opportunity sion is more of one possesses some and the sky above gio, M.F.A., Assistant as well as volunteer to have a council ones forte. Well, form of artistic ex- one’s head can re- Professor of graphic opportunities and website and a budget. what about tak- pression in them. vive a weary soul. design and Co-Chair hopefully learn skills UHD would ing up a new hob- It just has to be given Just as CNN of the Sustainability that will be market- gain public recogni- by that has never room to break free health writer Kristen Council, and 11 of able in a career. tion of its endeavors before given the and blossom. Because Rogers stated, “Tak- the council’s mem- They want to in sustainability. chance? Pick up a in this day and age it ing care of ourselves bers were present to provide “a large um- The Facul- paintbrush and allow seems to be easier and each other should discuss their submit- brella where sustain- ty Senate voted on each stroke of the and easier to go home be everybody’s fo- ted resolution for the ability can exist.” supporting the Sus- brush to guide what and become more of a cus as we go into council. She noted tainability Council’s is heavily weighing clam person, but that 2021.” This year and Katharine that UHD and UH resolution. The vote on one’s mind. Grab a may be the cause of moving forward, let Jager, associate Victoria are the passed. new journal from the mental exhaustion. us all focus on that. The University of Houston-Downtown 6 Gator Life February 23, 2021 UHD past presidents Continued from page 4 During the institution to one with designation as “Mili- university. grown exponentially just as the majority of Castillo run, UHD freshman and transfer tary Friendly School.” ​ At last Juan in the area. Under the UHD population also saw a boom admission standards, For the ac- Sanchez Munoz, his leadership, UHD which shows the great of enrollment and increased online en- ademic year 2016- Ph.D., served as the also saw the addition people it can produce faculty growth. The rollment and degree 2017, Michael A. latest president for of the Sciences & and forge. currently held, federal offerings, new under- Olivas, Ph.D., was UHD from 2017- Technology Build- Current inter- recognition as His- graduate and graduate selected to serve as 2020. During the ing, which is the first im President Antonio panic Serving Insti- degrees. UHD’s MBA interim president for three years of his gold-level, Leader- Tillis, Ph.D., will be tution and Minority program became the UHD. Within that term, the sixth pres- ship in Energy and succeeded by UHD’s Serving Institution largest AACSB-ac- year, Olivas was able ident of UHD saw Environmental De- newly selected, sev- also was first desig- credited MBA in to gain the build- the most enrollment sign certified building enth president, Loren nated during Castil- the Greater Houston ing now known as turnout and gradua- in the UH System. J. Blanchard, Ph.D. lo’s tenure, which Region during Flores’ the Marilyn Davies tion rates in the uni- ​ Throughout Blanchard will start has shown its interest tenure. He also College of Business versity’s history. Not the short and long officially on March in the community branched out UHD and acres for future only was the success terms, if not for 15. around it. to the satellite cam- development of the of UHD booming, but the presidents that ​ In 2009 came pus known as UHD university. Olivas also this was a bridge for showed face for the Bill Flores, Ph.D., Northwest. UHD worked on an agree- Munoz to grow the institution they be- as UHD’s fifth pres- received distinctive ment with HCC and degrees the university lieved in, who knows ident. Flores’ most recognitions during Lone Star College to had to offer. By hav- where UHD would notorious efforts Flores’ leadership: allow for a smoother ing more doors open be at know or how are perhaps UHD’s the U.S. President’s transition for students and an all-time high different. All these transition from an Honor Roll for Com- from a community student enrollment, people came from open-admissions munity Service and college to a four-year UHD’s reputation had different walks of life

Local Business Spotlight Continued from page 1 March with bring- honest, genuine, full ing out the of drive, and willing Seeing as of found them, as if being coffee theoreti- of NO’s but all you raved about Girl scout to meet the locals how the brothers God was talking to cally, so we just kind need is one yes, so cookie cheesecake.” for a chat and a good have always wanted them. of ran with that,” RJ keep at it,” he said. RJ also men- old cup of Joe. They to do coffee, and a RJ said their said. Exclusively tioned that Day 6 just are what we call true coffee shop was one business name is a For those am- shared with The Date- got approved to sell southern charm. of the many ideas that Biblical reference to ateur business majors line, Ian discussed the beers and wines and Whether you dreamer RJ came to the creation story. or anyone looking to new additions to the now they “just need are a coffee connois- Ian with, they said “On the sixthh day, breakthrough in the menu. to get things squared seur or a sucker for they believed that God created man, coffee market, RJ “We plan away.” sweets, new local COVID-19 presented finished his creation, encouraged to stay on rolling out new They are what drip house, Day 6 in an opportunity and and then he gave us persistent. cheesecakes ev- we all hope to find in downtown Houston, that the building they plants and animals, “You are ery month! The a local, family-owned has got you covered. are currently in kind one of those plants going to get a bunch plan is to start in business, they are

Bar and seating area of Day 6. The coffee joint also offers a small selection of Front porch of Day 6 has no sign indicating its where- couches, outdoor seating, books and board games. Photo credit: Jennifer Ayala abouts, but look out for the checkerboard patio and the ad- dress, 910 Prarie St., on the door. Photo credit: Jaida Doll The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 News 7

Texas exceeds 2 million COVID-19 cases By Shirley Bright Jan. 14. gloves, the virus cases are the age have reached over 2.5 tion of Harris Coun- administered, indi- marked a milestone has claimed over 39 20-29 and followed million in Texas, the ty’s population, has viduals must remain in the fight against thousand lives in the closely by 30-39 preventive measures suffered 2,220 deaths, vigilant to prevent COVID-19 in Tex- Lone Star state. The years old. seem to be effective, which is two thirds of the spread of the as. The number of first COVID-19-re- Healthcare as only 8% of the Harris County’s death virus. The death toll coronavirus cases lated death in Texas works are also at state’s population has toll. is improving from exceeded 2 million occurred in Bay City, high-risk for contract- been affected by the Due to the ABC13’s Nov. 13, cases almost one Matagorda County, 80 ing COVID-19. Texas virus. Even those who lack of a cure, the 2020 news report year after the state’s miles south of Hous- Medical Center has are infected have a death toll will con- that stated that some first confirmed case ton. On March 21, lost front-line doc- high recovery rate as tinue to rise. But the dies from COVID-19 of COVID-19 in San 2020, about a month tors, nurses and staff Texas has seen more diligence of social every two hours in Antonio, Texas on since the first Texas members. Pulmonolo- than 2.3 million re- distancing, washing Harris County. Feb. 12, 2020. case was confirmed. gist Dr. Carlos Arau- cover from the virus. of hands, and vac- Texas may be These 2.5 Eddie Roberts, 97, jo-Preza had been Statewide, the sur- cinating, the active nearing 300 mil- million cases consti- was the state’s first a front-line doctor vival rate after con- cases rate have seen lion cases, but with tute only a fraction victim of COVID-19. from the beginning tracting COVID-19 is a decline of 31%. vaccines and miles of Texas population COVID-19 of the pandemic until about 98%. The hospitalization of plexiglass, the of over 29 million has fatally affected succumbing to the There are rate across the state COVID-19 threat citizens. Another 2.7 individuals of all age deadly virus in Dec. some disparities ac- is also declining. It level may eventually million individuals groups. The Center 20, 2020. cording to the region fell below 10,000 on move from 1-Severe have received their for Disease Control One of the lat- or county in which Feb. 8 and has held to 3-Moderate. We do first doses of the and Prevention shows est prominent victims individuals are infect- steady at 9,400. The not even know what COVID-19 vaccine, as many as 75 deaths was Texas Republi- ed. Harris County’s Texas Medical Center 4-Minimal “Resume and over 1 million from age 15-24. can, U. S. Congress- 4.76 million popula- reported 1,440 ICU Normal Contact” are fully vaccinated There is the possibili- man Ron Wright, tion has cumulated beds occupied but would look like again. with both doses of the ty of younger victims, the first sitting con- 333,000 confirmed only 455 of those are Perhaps UHD would vaccine. but the confidential- gressman to die of cases and 3,122 COVID-19 patients. at that time return In this past ity standard does not COVID-19. deaths. But El Paso With 39,000 to some face-to-face year of quarantines, allow reporting. The Although the cumula- county which is one deaths in Texas and courses in the real face masks and highest rates of active tive number of cases fifth of the popula- 2.7 million vaccines classroom. Coronavirus variant TX teachers are not priority detected in US By Riyasa Shrestha for COVID-19 vaccinations By Shaheryar Khan A new variant of circulating around the Texas is one of decision to deem eligible ernments. the coronavirus identified globe. Scientists are the states that chose not for the vaccine differs by “We believe in in South Africa emerged concerned about the three to prioritize teachers for county. this case at least when it in the United States for the variants that they believe COVID-19 vaccinations, According to The comes to the health of lo- first time, with two cases spread easily, such as the even though officials order New York Times, Tex- cal communities that those diagnosed in South Caro- United Kingdom and Bra- schools to reopen, amid as has reported to have local communities should lina. The South Carolina zil variants, both previous- this pandemic. over 2.5 million cases be able to call the shots,” Department of Health and ly confirmed in the U.S. In late December and has 5 of the 10 met- stated Clay Robinson, a Environmental Control Dr. Anthony Fauci 2020, the Food and Drug ro areas with the highest representative of the Texas stated that the two cases do stated that the South Administration gave the coronavirus cases. With State Teachers Associa- not appear to be connect- African variant appears to green light for the Pfiz- the continuous spread, tion. ed, and the two patients do be more resistant to ex- er-BioNTech COVID-19 Governor Greg Abbott Dr. David Lakey, not have a history of recent isting approved vaccines, vaccine to be distributed ordered schools to reopen the chief medical offi- travel. prompting scientists to to Americans aged 16 in August of 2020, conse- cer for the University of Public health start developing booster and up. The Centers for quently making teachers Texas System, suggests officials said it is almost shots. Disease Control and Pre- part of the high-exposure that the vaccine rollout for certain that there are more President Biden re- vention recommended that category. teachers will be r to phase infections that have not instated COVID-19 travel the first supplies of the The Texas State 1c or 2a, which would been identified yet. There restrictions on most non- COVID-19 vaccines be Teachers Association most likely occur after the is concern that this variant U.S. travelers from Brazil, distributed to healthcare urges state officials to school year ends in May. spreads more easily and United Kingdom, and workers, frontline and prioritize educators or For now, if eligi- that the current vaccines South Africa. The Center other essential workers, as allow classes to continue ble teachers seek to get could be less effective for Disease Control and well as people age 65+. virtually. Additionally, the vaccinated, they must sign against it. Prevention recommends Twenty-four states TSTA suggests handing up and wait. Although virus- that Americans do not and Washington D.C. have over deciding whether to es constantly mutate, travel. agreed to provide vaccines prioritize teachers getting COVID-19 variants are for K-12 teachers, but the the vaccine to local gov- The University of Houston-Downtown 8 News February 23, 2021 Johnson & Johnson vaccine glimmers with hope By Savannah Mims On Jan. 21, mined 66% effective Scientists utilized pieces of the corona- that it can be stored in their vaccine ready. Johnson & Johnson in its global. Phase genetic material that virus. a regulator refrigera- The U.S. has ordered announced that it had 3 trial for preventing codes for a piece of A single shot tor temperature. The 100 million doses of created a single shot moderate and severe the novel coronavirus dose, like J&J’s, vaccine is durable for the vaccine, and the COVID-19 vaccine infection. Data also and combined it with would make the up to three months company is already and is gathering its showed that the vac- a weakened version vaccine easier to at 36-46 degrees manufacturing them data to send to the cine is 85% effective of adenovirus 26. administer and allow Fahrenheit. This in its own facility in Federal Food and overall at preventing J&J scientists claim for more people to eliminates the need to the Netherlands, a Drug Administration hospitalization and that this combination receive the vaccine purchase new freez- medical subcontractor for approval. This death in all regions can enter cells, but it since a second one ers for hospital and in India and at Emer- vaccine, a collabora- where it was tested. cannot replicate so it is not required. On medical centers which gent BioSolutions in tion between J&J’s No deaths or hospital- cannot infect its users. the contrary, with the both the Pfizer and Maryland. Belgium-based vac- izations were reported The adeno- Moderna and Pfizer Moderna vaccines re- Johnson & cine division, Janssen by individuals who virus transmits the vaccines, each per- quire special freezers. Johnson stated that Pharmaceutical and received the vaccine genetic material from son needs two of the J&J is now they are on place to Beth Israel Deacon- during the phase 3 the coronavirus into vaccines resulting in awaiting Emergency meet the 1 million ess Medical Center, trial. human cells, making delays getting these Use Approval by the doses promised to the works differently The vaccine, the cells make pieces vaccines out to all FDA. Approval could United States by June than the Moderna and a non-viral vector of the coronavirus people. come by the end of 1. Pfizer vaccines. replicator, uses a spike protein. The Another this month. When the The J&J common cold virus immune system then benefit of the J&J EUA is approved, vaccine was deter- called adenovirus 26. reacts against these COVID-19 vaccine is J&J plans to have National Guard vaccinates Texans in rural areas By Priscila Batres Since Jan. 28, agement, the goal is Real counties have will benefit those issues. will take some time, the Texas National to vaccinate people not had many more counties’ populations President Joe but it is a step towards Guard has distributed over the age of 65, as COVID-19 cases who cannot afford to Biden has ordered to getting people in rural COVID-19 vaccines well as lower income since vaccinating a travel for the vaccine. distribute National areas vaccinated as in five rural areas for communities in need. handful of people. Texas has vac- Guard reimburse- soon as possible, so qualified residents. In particular, Starr Their rate of infec- cinated over 1 million ments to states after a the pandemic can get These counties in- County is the fifteenth tions is one of the people ever since the rollback. These efforts under control as soon clude Marion, Real, most-affected county lowest compared to vaccine has become advance the vaccina- as possible. Dewitt, Starr, and in the state, with cas- other counties in the available. Still, in tion process to reach Sherman. es spiking massively state. Only Dewitt most rural areas, the distribution of 100 According to in the recent weeks. and Starr counties the distribution has million doses in 100 the Texas Division Dewitt, Mar- have mobile vaccina- slowed due to budget- hundred days. of Emergency Man- ion, Sherman, and tion processes which ing and organization This process Houston Rodeo cancels 2021 season due to COVID-19 By Jeremy Barrientos On Feb. 3, the ​ Rodeo Hous- numbers, it becomes guarantee the HLSR more cost on every- ​ “The Rodeo Houston Livestock ton CEO Chris Bole- very difficult to finan- would not be can- body involved.” and our volunteers are Show and Rodeo man stated that the cially move forward.” celed halfway through The HLSR committed to continu- made the decision decision was made ​ Though main due to city or state annual revenue was ing to provide fans to cancel the 2021 when concerns of at- attractions like con- orders. $84 million last year with a community season due to the tendance and financial certs, carnival, attrac- ​ Last year, which was a 50% event that all can be ongoing impact of the pressures arose. tions and activities are the City of Houston drop from 2019. More proud of,” Boleman COVID-19 pandem- “You look canceled, the private and the Houston than $55 million was said. ic. Originally post- inside the stadium junior livestock event Health Department refunded to vendors “We look poned, then resched- where six-foot dis- and horse show com- ordered the Houston and ticket holders forward to wel- uled from March to tancing would be in petitions will continue Livestock Show and leading to an $11 coming Rodeo fans May, the HLSR had play, and you end up in March while the ju- Rodeo to close. million loss. Hous- back to the Houston hoped the pandemic in a situation similar nior market auctions “We certainly ton Mayor Sylvester Livestock Show and would subside and to the Texans, where, and Champion Wine don’t want to experi- Turner applauded the Rodeo in 2022 for more Texans would basically, you can Auction will be held ence ever again what rodeo and its commit- our 90th anniversary be vaccinated by the get to 20% capaci- in May. Negotiations happened in 2020, ment to award $21 celebration.” new proposed date, ty,” Boleman said. were held for musical where you get set up million in student For more up but the difficult deci- “As you might performers to try and and you have to tear scholarships this year to date information sion was made for a expect, when you fill the 20-night event, down,” Boleman said. despite its cancella- visit www.rodeohous- second year in a row. start looking at the but officials could not “That’s even tion. ton.com The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 News 9 Juveniles arrested for murder of Uber Eats driver By Emily Saldivar On Jan. 23, signs of trauma lying released a statement found by detectives Worth. They are now “The only thing that Haltom City Police in front of the caller’s in which they said, linked the two ju- being held in Tar- they took we know arrested two 14-year- apartment. “Robbery appears venile males to the rant County Juvenile of during the robbery old males involved in The victim, to be motive in this murder. The evidence Justice Center. Both was her cell phone,” the fatal stabbing of 31-year-old Ryan case.” was not disclosed males face capital which was later re- an Uber Eats delivery Munsie Graham, was Haltom City by police, and both murder charges. covered in a dumpster driver. fatally stabbed in Detectives and Offi- males’ identities are Haltom City where the suspects At 9:35 p.m., the neck after being cers had been work- being withheld, as PD Sergeant Eric lived. Haltom City Police attacked and was ing since Saturday to they are minors. Peters told Fox News, Graham leaves responded to a call re- pronounced dead at “develop leads and The suspects “It ended up being a behind a husband porting a person lying the scene. She had identify any suspects were taken into custo- random thing where and three children. A in the breezeway of been delivering food in this case.” dy by SWAT on Jan. these two juveniles GoFundMe has been Northern Cross Apart- on that Thursday but After re- 27 at the apartment went out looking for set up to pay for the ments. Once on the never completed the viewing surveillance complex in the 3600 someone to rob and funeral charges and scene, Haltom Police delivery. videos and talking to block of Tanacross just ran into her.” has raised $37,500 found a woman with Haltom Police residents, evidence Drive, located in Fort He continued, since Jan. 27. GameStock shares spike in historic market euphoria By Rachel Ann Preston GameStop, the interest that was well rise in the cost of positions, it results in rounding their ability just shy of a million. American video game above 100%. Red- GameStop’s shares. loss. to purchase GME Hedge funds like retailer, garnered dit, a popular social Short selling Popular stock stock, only allowing Melvin Capital and nationwide attention media forum, hosts a is when a trader will trading and broker- for selling of shares. Citron research are after its shares sky- thread called called r/ borrow stock they do age app, Robinhood, Robinhood quoted speculated to have rocketed this month. WallStreetBets. Mem- not own and sell it, is under scrutiny this as due to “liquid- suffered major loss- This sudden increase bers on that thread hoping the price will surrounding the ity problems” but ul- es due to this retail was caused by finan- bought the GME decrease and they can GameStop situation. timately it decreased frenzy. The U.S. cial institutions irre- stock at any cost in an buy it back later for a With the easy opera- the stock’s price since Securities and Ex- sponsibly withdraw- attempt to drive the profit. For example, tional mechanics of there was no abili- change Commission ing massive naked price of the stock up an equity sold short at the app, anyone can ty for purchase by is currently inves- short positions and and “squeeze” big in- $10 a share hopes that trade and buy stocks people at home. The tigating both sides, the frenzy of euphoric vestors out of money. it decreases and falls on their phone, allow- result is a historic looking for signs retail buying. Institutions to $2, resulting in the ing larger populations financial event. of potential market Financial were then forced to short seller buying of retail investors A clever at- manipulation. Robin- institutions sold short cover or roll forward back for an $8 profit. access to equities. home investor would hood and regulators in the hopes that the short positions by On the other hand, if At the peak of have had the potential will be testifying on price of GameStop buying shares at a a stock climbs to $20 this historic rise, retail to turn $1,200, the Feb. 18, in regards stock, GME, would higher price, which and if investors are traders were faced amount of the first to their controversial fall, resulting in short caused a meteoric asked to cover short with restrictions sur- stimulus check, into GME stock decision. Tatmadaw seizes power, claims fraudulent election By Riyasa Shrestha to the command- and demanded a rerun “true and disciplined for Democracy are and called the army’s On Feb. 1, er-in-chief of Defense of the vote. Before democracy” and hold being held. No major move a “serious Myanmar’s military, Services Min Aung the coup, the military a “free and fair” elec- violence has been blow to democratic known as the Tat- Hlaing. had threatened to tion once the state of reported. The soldiers reforms.” President madaw, seized power The coup “take action” and sur- emergency is over. blocked roads to the Biden also released of the Asian nation occurred the day rounded the Houses Kyi urged capital, Nay Pyi Taw, a statement saying, after detaining Aung before the Parliament of Parliament with the supporters to and the main city, “force should never San Suu Kyi and of Myanmar was soldiers. “protests against the Yangon. Internet, seek to overrule the other democratically to swear in elected The previous coup” after the mil- phone services, inter- will of the people or elected leaders from members from the commander-in-chief, itary accused fraud. national and domestic attempt to erase the Myanmar’s ruling 2020 election. The Min Aung Hlaing, In a letter written in TV channels were outcome of a credible party, the National new government was received interna- preparation for her shut off. Banks had election.” League for Democ- expected to endorse tional condemnation impending detention, been forced to close. He added, racy. After arresting the election results and sanctions for his she said the military’s A curfew is reported- “The United States civilian leaders and and approve the next alleged role in the actions would put the ly in effect. will stand up for de- proclaiming a year- government. Tat- military’s attacks on country back under a The United mocracy wherever it long state of emer- madaw alleged that ethnic minorities. dictatorship. Nations demanded is under attack.” gency, the military the recent landslide After the coup, he It is not clear the release of the at declared that official election won by Kyi’s commented that the where the leaders of least 45 people who power is assigned party was fraudulent military would form a the National League had been detained The University of Houston-Downtown 10 News February 23, 2021

United Airlines offers air taxis By Salvador Hernandez On Feb. provide a way for when trying to reach “eVTOL” acronym, $1 billion dollars with lines has pledged to 10, United Airlines people in urban areas the airport to catch which stands for the addition of an ex- offset its carbon emis- Holdings Inc. an- to arrive at airports flights. United Air- their electric vertical tra $500 million more sion in its totality by nounced their plans to safely and comfort- lines wants to miti- takeoff and landing aircraft from Archer. 2050. In addition, the purchase around 200 ably. gate the problem that vehicle. The aircraft Archer CEO airline has invested in aircrafts from elec- Congestion, urbanites experience has been reported to Scott Kirby said the other ways to reduce tric aircraft startup especially in urban by providing “air navigate a distance of aircrafts have the its carbon emission company, Archer. areas, can be hectic taxis.” 60 miles on battery “clear potential to such as recently in- This strategical move and troublesome for United Air- power, at a speed of change how people vesting in biofuel. hopes to implement passengers driving on lines hopes to aid 160 miles per hour. commute within ma- United Airlines’ goal highways and main Archer in their goal The airline company’s jor metropolitan cities of reducing their roads, and can be of constructing an purchase has been all over the world.” carbon footprint and even more stressful aircraft entitled estimated to be worth United Air-

about her. Congresswoman withdrawn, suspected “Big media companies can take teeny tiny pieces of involvement in insurrection By Ann Margaret Lummus words that I’ve said, The House of to this vote, so let’s Greene stated, “I interest in QAnon trying to find trust that you have said, Representatives with- get ready to fight for fully condemn ALL began with distrust of in her workplace any of us and can por- drew Congresswom- America tomorrow.” violence. The An- the government. Greene stated at the tray us and to some- an Marjorie Taylor Other evi- tifa/BLM terrorism “When we trial, “I was allowed one that we’re not, Greene (R-GA) from dence contributing to funded on ActBlue elected President to believe things that and that is wrong. her committees on Greene’s removal are rests with Democrat Trump, and then I weren’t true.” Cancel culture is a budget and education her comments claim- accomplices like @ started seeing things That will not real thing,” Greene due to encouragement ing the 2018 Parkland CoriBush @Ilhan @ in the news that didn’t be the case anymore said. of the Capitol insur- shooting was staged, KamalaHarris @AOC make sense to me like since the House voted After her rection on Jan. 6. The along with the con- @timkaine & many Russian collusion, to expel Greene after assignments removed, incidents at question spiracy that 9/11 did more... Those who which are conspira- evaluating her behav- Greene responded are social media posts not actually occur. stoke insurrection & cy theories also, and ior and actions. that she will utilize by Greene, particu- Greene also made a spread conspiracies have been proven so, As of now this newfound free larly the one posted blog post in which have blood on their these things bothered Greene refutes her time to continue with before Jan. 6. she suggests murder- hands. They must be me deeply, and I role with QAnon and her personal agenda “Tomorrow is ing her colleagues, expelled.” realized just watching has left the platform. – fighting cancel cul- a very important day Speaker of the House, Greene shared CNN or Fox news, Greene still advocates ture, encouraging pro- in America’s histo- Nancy Pelosi and on her Facebook I may not find the former President life laws, and raising ry, we can’t allow Congresswoman Al- misinformation spe- truth,” Greene said. Trump and voices funds to complete the the integrity of our exandria Ocasio-Cor- cifically about QAnon Greene re- major concerns for building of the border elections to be sto- tez (D-NY) conspiracy theories. vealed that in her the way in which the wall along Mexico. len. We must object On Jan. 7 Greene claims her upmost despair while information is spread

Texas legislative chamber introduces eco-bills By Priscila Batres Two new laws are supposed to Railroad commission change. ensure Texans do However, this claim bills were introduced control oil and gas, find places to reduce The first bill not suffer the con- is yet to be proven. in the 2021 Texas but they haven’t been pollution. is receiving positive sequences of mis- Flaring will be one of legislative session. If adequately adminis- But what is attention, but there guided policies and the main topics in the passed, they would tered for years. Flaring? Flaring is is some opposition mandates, such as 2021 Texas Legis- curb the use of natural The first bill, controlled by excess from The Texas Oil brownouts and sky- lative session, and gas flaring and vent- HB 896, would allow gas, causing further and Gas Association. high electricity prices there will be a lot of ing, both of which are Texas Commission venting of the green- TXOGA represents in states like Califor- proponents and oppo- common in oil and on Environmental house gas, methane, the interest of this nia.” nents for and against gas drilling. Quality to implement which gets released industry. TXOGA argue reducing these gas Texas is the state standards to into the atmosphere. “Oil and nat- that the oil and gas emissions, so it will number one state that limit flaring and vent- If these bills are ural gas is projected industry has already be some time before leads the oil and gas ing. The second bill, passed, it would to be an essential part taken the lead in com- there are updates on industry but has yet HB 897, would make be a victory for the of a cleaner energy mitting to lowering the status of these been regulated. Some TCEQ and the Texas fight against climate future, and we must methane emissions. bills. The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 News 11 BLM calls on Houston council member to resign By Madiha Hussain of Michelle Obama Michelle Obama by women. He denied mented that the post Travis has The Black sitting with her legs saying that she bene- any claims of misog- was “representative made no official apol- Lives Matter Houston uncrossed and Mela- fitted from affirmative yny or racism. Travis of the racism toward ogy and said, “I’m not division has asked nia Trump sitting with action and that she commented that calls Black women.” going to apologize for Councilman Greg her legs crossed. He “was born with her for his resignation Other council having an opinion or Travis of District commented alongside qualifications.” are inappropriate due members have found having free speech or G, to resign after an the picture, “Yep. Just In an inter- to free speech and Travis’s comments to free thought.” inflammatory post saying.” view with KPRC, thought. be offensive. Coun- The post from about Michelle After another Travis defended his Ashton P. cil members Tiffany his Facebook has Obama on his Face- Facebook user de- post. Travis replied to Woods, the founder Thomas, Dr. Letitia since been deleted at book page on Dec. fended former First the backlash by say- of Black Lives Matter Plummer, and Ab- the behest of Mayor 21. Lady Obama under ing that he likes Black Houston, said that bie Kamin have all Sylvester Turner. On his per- Travis’s comments, women, with Candice Travis’ post was mi- publicly spoken out sonal page, Travis Travis once again Owens being one of sogynistic and racist. against Greg Travis, reposted a meme took a dig against his favorite Black Woods further com- according to ABC13.

CNN special report details QAnon Conspiracy By Aansa Usmani On Feb. how fringe conspira- Additionally, ed with the “deep Jesus, and Trump is attempts from FBI 6, CNN first aired cy led to mainstream the post touched on state.” Additionally, kind of like the god intel briefings of how “CNN Special Re- violence and disdain how “global elites, the assailant flashed figure, right?.The part the Proud Boys and port: Inside the for democratic norms. high-level Democratic a drawn Q symbol on that was really ap- other QAnon fac- QAnon Conspiracy,” The origins leaders and celebrities his hand and pled not pealing was that this... tions categorized as chronicling the events of QAnon stem from were all working to guilty. gave me some joy. potential domestic leading to the Capitol October 2017 when sex traffic children.” Cooper I was looking at the violence threats were insurrection. Narrated Trump made the Based on a known interviewed Jitarth world and it was just met with silence from by CNN News An- infamous remark of anti-semitic theory, Jadeja, a former QA- so chaotic...the idea the Trump adminis- chor Anderson Coo- how staffers lined these claims believed non supporter from that we could some- tration. The lack of per, the documentary up behind him were that those individuals’ Australia. Until June how make the world a response led to the dives into the QAnon “the calm before successes stem from 2019, Jadeja regular- better place for all of violent insurrection world—both on the the storm.” Trump’s child sex trafficking ly participated in Q humanity just really earlier this year. internet and real life. comments were taken and Satanic rituals. forums and believed gave me a sense of The CNN The Special in regard to tensions Followers that Democratic-lean- optimism. The irony Special Report ef- Report begins with with Iran regarding of Q also promoted ing celebrities, such of the situation that fectively detailed the QAnon supporters the 2015 Iranian Nu- Trump as a messianic as Cooper himself, my life was so sad. I history of the QAnon at the Capitol, with clear Deal. However, figure, believing that worshiped Satan was so sad that I was group. Although it one man exclaiming that comment led to his role was to defeat and drank childrens’ looking to Q for joy, does diverge into how his presence a growing awareness the “deep state” oper- blood. as well as a sense of other non-related at the riots was due of “Q” and further atives and child-traf- “[Jadeja] An- belonging, just like “Q” conspiracies, to Q (short-hand adopters of its wild ficking Democratic derson, I thought you any cult, you know? it shows how these for QAnon). More conspiracies. pedophiles. Known did that. And I would They prey on the correlations attract Trump-supporting After that re- as “The Storm,” this like to apologize vulnerable and disaf- like-minded conspir- paraphernalia and mark, a figure known phrase became syn- for that right now... fected. That’s exactly atorial individuals. supporters emerged as “Q” or “Q clear- onymous within the thinking that you ate what happened.” CNN continuously from the scene de- ance” began posting conspiracy-led cult. babies...[Cooper]: But QAnon’s updates the documen- claring that the cryptic messages on Despite being viewed you actually believed successful recruit- tary with the latest 2020 Election was 4chan, a site widely as a “baseless narra- that I was drinking ment tool became news of arrests relat- fraudulent and that known for anony- tive,” QAnon’s grow- the blood of children? #Savethechildren, ed to the insurrection then-President Trump mous posts. On its ing traction would [Jadeja]: Yes, I did. stemming from the and the impeachment was the actual winner. first post, the “Q” result in real-life [Cooper]: Was it theory of sex traffick- trial. During these user wrote how they consequences. something about me ing young children. Documenta- events, Ashli Babbit, had “Q clearance”—a In June 2018, that made you think Rallies across the ries like this should a retired Air Force high-level of intelli- Q followers en- that? [Jadeja]...Q spe- nation were held as Q be taken as clear ex- veteran and Califor- gence clearance and gaged in a standoff cifically mentioned supporters demanded amples of how misin- nia-based QAnon knowledge—from the at the Hoover Dam you... very early that children be saved formation can corrupt supporter, was shot Department of Ener- demanding that the on...by name...”Like and returned safely to and stoke violence. by Capitol police af- gy. The post further government release Jadeja, many other Q their parents. These There have been ter illegally trespass- detailed how former its reports on Secre- followers wanted to theories, among oth- countless historical ing and vandalizing Secretary of State tary Clinton’s emails. be a part of a move- ers, continued stoking instances, whether it Congressional halls. Hillary Clinton would In March 2019, a man ment, something that fearmongering and be the Jim Crow era These gruesome im- be arrested and that shot a known mafia would bring meaning bigotry among QA- of the 1900s, blatant ages began to emerge the National Guard member in New York to their lives. non-leaning Trump Islamophobia in the more questions for would be deployed to City, believing that “I would say supporters. early 2000s, or other Cooper, wondering “quell mass riots.” they were associat- that Q is kind of like Numerous examples. The University of Houston-Downtown 12 News February 23, 2021

personal experience Black History Month Spotlight, Tarana with sexual assault was connecting with other survivors. Let- Burke founds #MeToo Movement By Madiha Hussain ting other survivors know that they are In 2017, as “Heaven.” The Tribune article. She that another woman Milano. Burke admits not alone is one of the actress Alyssa Milano two became close, asked herself, “Why of color’s voice was that she hopes that all main purposes of the tweeted, “If you’ve and Heaven privately couldn’t I just say stamped out in place women, regardless of #MeToo movement, been sexually ha- revealed to Burke ‘me too’?” of a white woman. race, are given the re- hence the moniker. rassed or assaulted the sexual violence About ten “Initially I sources, respect, and Time mag- write ‘me too’ as a she had experienced. years after the heart- panicked,” Burke attention they deserve azine named the reply to this tweet.” Taken aback by this breaking conversation said to The New York when they speak out “Silence Breakers” Milano attached a information and with Heaven, Tarana Times regarding the about their sexual as their Person of picture of a quote unsure of what to say, created a MySpace viral nature of the assaults. alongside her post Burke directed Heav- page dedicated to #MeToo movement in According to the Year, referring to that stated, “If all the en to speak to some- helping others navi- 2017. the metoomvmt.org those who opened up women have been one else. gate life after sexual “I felt a sense website, the purpose about sexual assault. sexually harassed or The two never assault. A website, of dread, because of the #MeToo move- Burke was one of assaulted wrote ‘Me saw or spoke to each metoomvmt.org, was something that was ment is to establish the individuals that Too’ as a status, we other again. Burke created, as well. The part of my life’s healing for those that was credited. Burke might give people a remains unaware movement went as vi- work was going to be experienced sexual was also included in sense of the magni- of Heaven’s where- ral as it could during co-opted and taken assault while simulta- Time’s 2018 “100 tude of the problem.” abouts or what even its MySpace days, from me and used neously empowering Most Influential Peo- Within days, happened to her after with teenagers and for a purpose that survivors to overcome ple in the World.” Burke cur- the #MeToo move- their conversation. adults alike reaching I hadn’t originally the challenges they rently is the director ment took over social Burke experi- out to the page for intended.” have faced. of Girls for Gender media. Although the enced sexual violence guidance. Burke com- Burke em- Equity, a non-profit movement reached as a young girl her- Another ten mented in the same ploys a specific dedicated to helping millions in 2017, its self, which led to her years passed, and article that Milano philosophy: empow- teenagers and adults origins began decades feeling guilty after the movement went did reach out to her erment through em- develop overall life earlier in 1996. the conversation with viral on Twitter and to give her credit for pathy. Her intention skills. She also at- Tarana Burke, Heaven. Facebook. Contro- founding the move- with her organization tends various speak- a native of the Bronx, “I didn’t have versy surrounded the ment. She also men- is to create a safe ing engagements and was working at a a response or a way to movement, however, tions that she believes space for survivors, continues to advocate youth camp in Ala- help her in that mo- as Milano initially the #MeToo move- especially. In an inter- for sexual assault bama. There was a ment, and I couldn’t received most of the ment is about survi- view with Elle maga- survivors. 13-year-old Black even say ‘me too,’” credit for a campaign vors of sexual assault, zine, Burke revealed girl at the camp, who Burke lament decades that a Black woman not about a specific that what helped her Burke now refers to later in a Chicago created. It seemed person like herself or the most with her

Trump advisor posts daughters’ nude photo By Karina Rodarte Alvarez Former Trump content concerning respectfully refused off her phone. On politicians and Trump times. Advisor Kellyanne her mother, Kellyanne her mother’s request July 13, 2020 , Clau- himself, publicly Later that Conway is under Conway. Kellyanne to delete controversial dia’s parents forced showing her dissatis- month, Conway investigation for post- served as senior coun- content. her to delete her so- faction and anger at was devastated that ing underage daugh- selor in the Trump In July 2019, cial media platforms. their policies. her mother would ter’s nude photos. administration during Claudia’s father, Three days prior, her In August be speaking at the The contro- Trumps’ presidential George Conway, father had attempted 2020, Conway al- Republican Nation- versy surrounding term. Claudia made discouraged the press to delete her Twitter leged that her family al Convention, and Claudia Conway, 16, a public statement from interviewing his account. had been abusive made a post stating and her high-profile that her social media daughter. This absence towards her, and she “…that’s it. I’m out. politician mother content was her way Claudia re- was short-lived, how- was seeking a lawyer. Running away Phase Kellyanne Conway, of distancing herself sponded in the form ever, when Claudia She posted a TikTok 1 starts tomorrow at 7 54, began in June of from her conservative of a tweet, stating, posted on TikTok with a compilation of a.m.” 2019. Claudia gained family. “You’re just mad that two days later sar- her struggles which Claudia also a following on Tik- In June of I’m finally getting my castically supporting included being sex- tweeted that she Tok for her political 2019, Claudia stated voice heard. Sorry Trump. A week after, ually abused, getting would be seeking content supporting that she would consis- your marriage failed,” Claudia tweeted that arrested after her emancipation from the BLM movement tently argue with her which was later delet- her phone had been mother called the po- her parents. and encouraging family over politics ed. returned but would lice on her. She was followers to boycott but still had a good Claudia probably be taken diagnosed with mul- Trump businesses. A relationship with posted more tweets away soon. Claudia tiple mental disorders Continued on page 13 few weeks later, she her mother. She also mentioning that her went on to subtweet and attempted to take began posting more mentioned that she parents were shutting several controversial her own life several The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 Arts and Entertainment 13

Trump advisor posts daughters’ nude photo Continued from page 12 Claudia clarified that cussing her parents’ contracted COVID-19 and had not received get a good lawyer and dentally posted it or she wanted eman- resignations. after coming into their test results. that Child Protective that her phone had cipation because of “Look what I contact with Trump. After the violent Services failed her. been hacked. As of childhood abuse and did. Look. At. What. Trump tested positive, Capitol Hill siege on On Jan. 25, now, there have been trauma, not because I. Did, ladies and and Kellyanne also Jan. 6, Claudia called Kellyanne’s Twitter police investigations of her mother’s gentlemen,” she said tested positive a few out her mother for account posted a nude and Alphine police choice in career. in a video while a days later, confirm- her hypocrisy for not photograph of under- were seen leaving On Aug. 23, screenshot of her ing it on her Twitter supporting the BLM age Claudia. Claudia Kellyanne’s property. of 2019, George and father’s tweet pub- account. A few days protests in the sum- took to TikTok imme- Claudia also removed Kellyanne Conway licly announcing his later, Claudia tweeted mer of 2019. Later diately after, stating herself from social resigned from their resignation was in the that she had contract- that month, Claudia “Kellyanne, you’re media of her own ac- respective political background. ed COVID-19 from posted videos that going to f*cking jail.” cord and is hoping to positions. Kellyanne In October her mother. Her father captured snippets of It has since mend her relationship claimed that this was of 2019, the teen denied it, saying that Kellyanne scream- been taken down with her family. entirely her choice, posted several videos they had not been ing at her and even and Claudia is now but Claudia posted a about her suspicions in contact with her swiping at her. Clau- saying she believes few days later dis- that her mother had mother long enough dia claims she cannot her mother acci-

VP Harris’ step-daughter secures modeling gig By Emily Saldivar New begin- as the first woman in dubbed a fashion star nicates this moment her creations from feminine side,” she nings in more ways her position, but her after arriving to the in time. There is a painting to knitting, told Vogue magazine. than one as Ella Em- step-daughter, Ella Inauguration wearing cheekiness and joy which she sells via “Because, like, how hoff, step-daughter of Emhoff, made quite a crystal embellished she exudes.” Instagram. She also many times do you Vice President Kama- the first impression, Miu Miu houndstooth But this is shows off her unique prepare yourself to la Harris, signs with as well. jacket and oversized not the first time the style in various self- attend an inaugura- IGM Models. Emhoff, collar over a Batshe- second daughter has ies, often donning her tion? This momentous The Inaugura- daughter of Second va burgundy dress gotten in front of own created knitwear of an event deserves a tion is more than just Gentleman Doug and with puffed sleeves. the cameras. Em- and style, truly befit- momentous outfit.” swearing-in the new Kerstin Emhoff, is a Her style caught the hoff is no stranger to ting of her status as a First impres- president. It also in- 21-year-old student attention not only of modeling. In April fashion star. sions are very import- troduces the first and at Parsons School of Twitter but also of 2020, she posed for Expecting ant, and it is safe to second families. It is Design. She is cur- Ivan Bart, president artsy mini-magazine, anticipation around say Emhoff made her the first time we get a rently in her senior of IGM Models. “Buffalo Zone,” as her family’s debut, mark. glimpse of the people year and majoring in In regards to showcased on her Emhoff prepared her standing behind the fine arts with a con- the company’s deci- Instagram. outfit with a mood new leaders. Not only centration in apparel sion to sign her, Bart She is also an board. “I was going did Vice President and textiles. told The New York avid social media user for something girly- Harris make history Emhoff was Times, “Ella commu- and documents all of er, to embrace my Wipeout contestant’s death revealed almost three months after incident By LaurenAnderson In November third obstacle course and “heart attack” can happen after a Paredes and his it would air once 2020, TBS revealed when he fell into a are two separate heart attack or during fiancée both passed a again in 2021. that Michael Paredes, body of water and concepts, they can be recovery. drug screen, an EKG, In November a contestant of the was unable to get out related to one another. The report and a COVID-19 test. 2020, a spokesperson show “Wipeout,” died of the water himself The Ameri- also stated that Paredes also did not for TBS said, “We are after completing two and others had to can Heart Associa- Paredes did not have indicate any head- devastated to have of the three obstacle help pull him out. He tion states, “A heart any alcohol or drugs aches or other ail- learned of his pass- courses during film- was then placed into attack is when blood in his system at his ments before falling ing and our deepest ing. a wheelchair and fell flow to the heart is death. His fiancée from the obstacle sympathy goes out to Nearly three into cardiac arrest. blocked, and sud- also participated course. The produc- the family.” months after the The coroner’s report den cardiac arrest is in the show and tion team of the show Endemol initial incident, it was stated that Paredes when the heart mal- told NBC News that has numerous medics Shine North America announced on Jan. 29 was resuscitated functions and sudden- Paredes exercised five and a safety producer added, “We offer our by the Los Angeles through CPR and was ly stops beating.” days a week for two on set during filming. heartfelt condolenc- County Coroner’s Of- taken to Henry Mayo Heart attacks hours a day, and they The show es to the family and fice that Paredes died Newhall Hospital but can increase the risk both sold wellness initially aired our thoughts are with of a heart attack. died the next day. for sudden cardiac products. on ABC from 2008 to them at this time.” Paredes was Although the arrest, which means Before partic- 2014 and was an- participating in the terms “cardiac arrest” that cardiac arrest ipating in the show, nounced by TBS that The University of Houston-Downtown 14 Arts and Entertainment February 23, 2021

Marilyn Manson accused of abuse By Madiha Hussain On Feb. 1, ous man and call out a reporter that an Bianco dat- about their horrific her to bring him Nazi actress Evan Ra- the many industries unnamed previous ed and lived with experiences with memorabilia while chel Wood revealed that have enabled him partner had raped her. Manson in 2011. In a Manson. Gabriella she was in Asia. through a post on before he ruins any So far, Wood has not Rolling Stones article, Accarino met Man- Manson de- Instagram that her more lives. I stand revealed a specific in- she revealed that she son backstage at his nied the allegations ex, Marilyn Manson, with the many victims stance of abuse from struggled during that concert and said in on his Instagram abused her while they who will no longer be Manson, but others time. Bianco said that a post on her Insta- page and stated, were in a relationship. silent.” have. after filming a sex gram that he cut her “[Manson’s] intimate The post Manson is At least five scene for the “Game hands after meeting relationships have reads, “The name of a singer-songwriter other women have of Thrones” series, only for the second always been entire- my abuser is Brian known for his con- publicly come for- Manson would replay time. Ashley Walters ly consensual with Warner, also known troversial music and ward with accounts of the scene multiple said that Manson like-minded partners. to the world as clown-like stage abuse from Manson, times in front of other used coercive tactics Regardless of how Marilyn Manson. He makeup. At the time including actress, guests to embarrass to try to control her. — and why — others started grooming me he and Wood be- Esmé Bianco. her. Bianco said that Sarah McNeilly, an are now choosing to when I was a teen- gan dating, she was Bianco is she escaped Manson ex-girlfriend, stated misrepresent the past, ager and horrifically 19 and he was 38. best known for her while he was sleep- in an Instagram post that is the truth.” abused me for years. They dated for three portrayal of Ros, ing a few days after that Manson tortured He was I was brainwashed years between 2007 a prostitute in the he had chased her her. Ashley Lindsay dropped from his and manipulated into to 2010. They were HBO series, “Game with an ax. Manson’s Morgan also said in record label, Loma submission. I am engaged in January of Thrones.” She former assistant sided an Instagram post that Vista Recordings, and done living in fear of 2010 but broke up said she “felt like a with Bianco’s version Manson physically his long-time man- retaliation, slander, or several months later. prisoner” while in of events. and sexually abused ager, Tony Ciulla, in blackmail. I am here In Novem- a relationship with Other wom- her. Morgan also not- the wake of the abuse to expose this danger- ber 2016, Wood told Manson. en have spoken up ed that Manson asked allegations.

Olivia Rodrigo tops charts with first song By Sara Garcia On Jan. 8, broke Spotify records and agony of love’s to bargain, finding through a heartbreak adults struggle with, Olivia Rodrigo, 17, with the most sin- first heartbreak. Sing- reason for the heart- that was so confusing letting go and chang- released her first gle-day streams ever. ing about real-life ache, while the bridge to me, so multifac- ing your paradigm song, “driver’s li- Not to be experiences, she calls leads into acceptance eted… Putting all from victim to survi- cense” which debuted overshadowed by out her ex-lover and at last, as she sings, those feelings into a vor. at #1 on Billboard’s the recent drama of his new girlfriend “You said forever, song made everything Listeners can Hot 100, making her the song writer’s while proclaiming her now I drive alone past seem so much simpler appreciate Rodrigo’s the youngest Ameri- very public breakup, unending love. your street.” and clearer — and song as one that has a can artist to hold that “driver license” takes The subtle In an inter- at the end of the day, story and reflects the spot. After months of flight in reminiscence piano keys guide the view with ET Canada, I think that’s really real-life experience of teasing her followers of an early 2000s song through the five Rodrigo talked about the whole purpose of heartbreak. Rodrigo on social media, the Taylor Swift classic. stages of grief – first her experience stat- songwriting.” bares her soul and we star of “High School With straight-forward in denial, then anger ing, “When I came The young are here for it. Musical: The Mu- pop lyrics, Rodrigo’s and depression. The up with ‘driver’s Rodrigo has already sical: The Series,” voice carries the pain chorus is the attempt license,’ I was going learned what most

Dozing off during binges? By Amber Williams On Jan. 29, ing auto-play. accepted and if sub- Netflix launched a Currently, the scribers seem to like it. worldwide test for testing is only on adult Currently, Android devices that profiles – though it other platforms have will allow subscribers would be perfect on means to enable sleep to set a timer for their children profiles for timer settings but only viewing period. The busy parents. Accord- through third party ap- timer lets users choose ing to Netflix, they plications that force the four allocations – 15 are willing to bring platform to close. Oth- minutes, 30 minutes, the function to other er sleep timer settings 45 minutes, or the end devices such as iOS, are only available on of the show or mov- TV, Roku, and other certain devices includ- ie – that will stop the streaming platforms ing Google Chrome- application and prevent depending on how cast, Smart TVs, and Netflix from continu- widely the timer is gaming platforms. Photo courtesy of Standford Art Reviews The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 Arts and Entertainment 15 Cloris Leachman gone ‘Saved by the Bell’ star

but not forgotten By Natalie Beauchemin dies at 44 By Brittney Dizzine On Jan. 27, Film Award, 1 Gold- list of an IMDB page Dustin Dia- only 11 when he start- not suffer... for that, history lost one of its en Globe Award, and with 287 acting cred- mond, best known ed his career with the we are grateful.” most accomplished a Daytime Emmy its. for his on-screen high school franchise Diamond actresses, Cloris Award. She was “It’s been my performance as the “Saved by the Bell” spent his final days Leachman, to natural awarded a Star on privilege to work lovable geek Samuel in 1988. His loveable surrounded by his causes at her home the Hollywood Walk with Cloris Leach- “Screech “ Powers on character “Screech” loved ones. Long- in Encinitas, Cali- of Fame in 1980 and man, one of the most the hit NBC sitcom was played by Dia- time girlfriend Tash fornia at the age of was inducted into the fearless actresses of “Saved by the Bell,” mond for the next 12 Jules said, “He was 94. Although she is Television Academy our time,” Leach- passed on Feb 1. His years. the love of my life. now passed, she has Hall of Fame in 2011. man’s manager, Juliet representative con- Diamond’s We planned on a more than made her She ranked 23rd on Green, told PEOPLE firmed the news in death came as a shock future together and mark in the entertain- the TV Guide Net- magazine. “There was a statement, saying to his fans as he was often spoke about ment industry. Cloris work special “Funni- no one like Cloris. that Diamond passed diagnosed with the having kids. I am Leachman is the most est Women on TV” With a single look, away at age 44 due disease only three heartbroken... Even nominated and one of in 2011 and received she had the ability to to stage four small weeks before his though he was strug- the two most awarded an honorary degree break your heart or cell carcinoma. He death. gling to breathe... he actresses in Emmy from her alma mater, make you laugh till was released from Diamond’s gained the energy history. Northwestern Uni- the tears ran down the hospital to go representative stated, to say to me, ‘I love Her extensive versity in 2014. In your face. You never to a friend’s house “The actor’s cancer you,’ I told him that I award list includes, 2017, Leachman also knew what Cloris was to undergo hospice after initial rounds of loved him back. You but is not limit- received PETA’s Life- going to say or do care. He was found chemotherapy con- had to experience ed to 8 Primetime time Achievement and that unpredict- unresponsive soon tinued to spread... Dustin. As a human Emmy Awards out Award for her dedica- able quality was part after arriving and was the only mercy [the being, one cannot of 22 nominations, tion to animal-rights of her unparalleled pronounced dead at cancer] exhibited was describe him; he was 1 Academy Award, advocacy, not to magic.” the scene. its sharp and swift pure fun.” 1 British Academy mention her laundry Diamond was execution. Dustin did Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay to Super Bowl victory By James Jurewicz Super Bowl Football Confer- join Brady in sunny Protected by whopping nine points. titles previously with LV, the first Super ence, led by starting Tampa Bay. The first two replacements at The Buccaneers the New England Bowl during the quarterback Patrick touchdown came on a the tackle position, scored another touch- Patriots. pandemic, took place Mahomes. The Chiefs screen pass play, the Mahomes struggled down and a field goal The Pepsi at Raymond James were world cham- next a second quar- to even make a pass for the winning 31 Halftime Show was Stadium in Tampa pions of the 2019 ter dart from Brady in the second half. points. extravagant and Bay, Florida on Feb. season, taking their to Gronk with 6:50 The Chiefs’ offensive Viewers and kinetic. The Week- 7. first Lombardi Trophy left to play in the line was downright attendees were treated nd performed with It was also to Missouri. first half. Even the porous. Defensive to yet another Su- tremendous energy. the first Super Bowl At 5:30 CT on announcers seemed tackles Vita Vea and per Bowl streaker, Instead of keeping to to feature a team CBS, kickoff com- disappointed with the Ndamokong Suh Yuri Andrade. With a center stage, The with true home field menced with play- way the game played stuffed the Chiefs 5:03 left in the 4th Weeknd delivered a advantage. After by-play announcers, out. running game. Te- quarter, Andrade ran mobile show in mul- beating the Green Jim Nantz and Tony Jim Nantz nacious linebackers across the field while tiple locations of Ray- Bay Packers in the Romo. The game had sadly remarked “With Jason Pierre Paul attempting to strip. mond James Stadium. National Football a slow start, but the a minute to go in and Shaquil Barrett Neither Mahomes nor He also donated $7 Conference Cham- action picked up by the second quarter... kept containment, Brady looked amused million dollars of his pionship, the Tampa the second quarter. Mahomes still hasn’t continually harassing and CBS quickly cut own funds to sup- Bay Buccaneers were Kansas City scored found the end zone.” Mahomes, who was to a commercial. plement the show’s lucky enough to play the first on a field Brady was not playing with turf toe. While the quality. at home. During the goal. It was a famil- done yet. After two It was Mahomes’ confetti fell after the The Super 2020 season, luck iar connection on pass interference calls worst statistical game clock expired, Tampa Bowl boat parade played a factor for the Buccaneers’ two against the Chiefs’ at the Pro Level. Bay celebrated its went through the the Buccaneers and second quarter touch- Defense, the Bucca- Mahomes is second Super Bowl canals and channels so did starting quar- downs by Brady’s neers signal caller the youngest starting after an 18-year hia- of Tampa Bay, Flor- terback Tom Brady’s former teammate threw a touchdown Quarterback to appear tus. Tom Brady is the ida on Feb. 10. All leadership. from the New En- pass to wide receiver in two consecutive oldest player ever to Buccaneers were in The Kansas gland Patriots, Tight Antonio Brown. At Super Bowls. The play in a Super Bowl attendance, but it City Chiefs were the End Rob Gronkow- halftime it was 21-6, Chiefs scored one and took home his was Tom Brady who visiting team repre- ski, who came out Buccaneers over more field goal in seventh Super Bowl commanded all the at- senting the American of retirement to Chiefs. the second half for a Ring. Brady won six tention and headlines. The University of Houston-Downtown 16 Arts and Entertainment February 23, 2021 JoJo Siwa comes out Halsey expects first child By Karina Rodarte Alvarez By Emily Saldivar In late Janu- amount of love and proud member of the On Jan. 27, in 2017 that she got her 2020 album titled ary, social media per- support... I am real- LGBTQ+ community, the 26-year-old singer aggressive about re- “Manic.” The lyrics sonality and former ly, really, I’m really she has not labeled announced her preg- ceiving treatment for read, “Lyin’ awake, “Dance Moms” star, happy.” her sexuality just yet, nancy via Instagram her condition. and I stare at the door Jojo Siwa ,17, came Siwa had a and does not intend with a three-pic- The sing- / I just can’t take it no out to her fans by Live Q&A on Ins- to. ture post taken by er went on to have more / They told me posting a viral Tik- tagram for her fans “I always be- photographer Sam multiple surgeries it’s useless, there’s Tok dancing to Lady wearing her signature lieved that my person Dameshek. The and decided to be as no hope in store / But Gaga’s “Born This ponytail and bow as was going to be my images depict Halsey transparent as possi- somehow I just want Way.” well as a black hoodie person and if that per- topless and showing ble with her fans con- you more.” Later, on Jan. sporting the line “100 son happened to be a off her bared pregnant cerning her disease, In an Insta- 22, the social me- Times,” a subtle nod boy, great! And if that belly wearing only which she did via gram story shared dia sensation posted to being voted one person happened to a pair of jeans and a social media in now a day after her an- a selfie on Twitter of Time’s 100 Most be a girl, great!” Siwa Mona Lisa smile. She deleted Instagram nouncement, Halsey wearing a shirt with Influential People. said. captioned her post and Twitter posts. showed off a Polaroid the words, “Best. “Technical- On Monday, with a simple, “Sur- The posts described of her baby bump Gay. Cousin. Ever.” ly, that was a really the “Dance Moms” prise,” followed by her journey to getting with arrows pointing written on the front. big risk that I took,.” alum made an Insta- emojis, baby bottle, correctly diagnosed at her old laparoscop- Siwa posted the photo Siwa stated in an gram post celebrating rainbow, and angel. as well as the pain she ic and endometrio- with a simple caption, interview with Jimmy her relationship with Screenwrit- endured through it all. sis ablation surgery “My cousin got me a Fallon, acknowledg- her girlfriend, Kylie. er Alev Aydin was In 2018, she scars. She proudly new shirt.” The tweet ing just how risky The post included tagged in the post and revealed in an inter- used the hashtag #En- garnered a lot of coming out was for snapshots of piggy- commented, “Heart view on “The Doc- doWarrior and wrote, public support from her career. “If I lost back rides, the pair is so full, I love you, tors” that she decided “The scars that got fans and even celebri- everything that I cre- hugging affectionate- sweetness,” as well as to freeze her eggs so me this angel.” ties including Lil Nas ated because of being ly, and a clip of the posted it to his own she would be able to Halsey has X, Ellen DeGeneres, myself and because two harmonizing to Instagram story with get pregnant in the come a long way Paris Hilton, and of loving who I love, Justin Bieber’s “As two hearts. And he future without worry- from “feeling the more. As of Feb. 8, I don’t want it.” Long as You Love is not the only one ing about her disorder most inadequate the tweet has an as- Siwa also Me.” celebrating - the sing- getting in the way. A [she’s] ever felt,” as tounding 1.3 million said that the decision Siwa later er’s post received 7.3 year later she found stated in her 2020 likes. to come out was an posted on TikTok million likes, as well out that freezing interview with The Siwa shared impulsive decision a video of the two as 253K comments of her eggs may not be Guardian. Now, her gratitude for spurred by a Face- cuddling, where congratulations from necessary due to the posting ultrasound her fans’ support time call with her she opened up a bit friends and fans alike. success of her sur- pics on social me- and overwhelming girlfriend. Only 10 more about how their While preg- geries. While being a dia, Halsey is truly a amount of love she minutes prior. Siwa relationship started. nancy is already a mom was important strong individual who has received from had told her publicist The two had been momentous mile- to the songwriter, has just started a new other celebrities. that she would not be best friends for over stone, Halsey’s is her desire for a baby and exciting chapter She said, “For coming out publicly. a year, and last month especially wonderful was made clear in in her life. the last 48 hours-72 It is also on Jan. 8, Kylie asked due to her history- her song “More” on hours, I have gotten important to note Jojo to be her girl- with endometriosis. the most endless that while Siwa is a friend. Endometriosis is a Jojo Siwa con- female reproduc- tinues to be a shining tive disorder that is beacon of positivity lifelong and can cause and acceptance to her not only chronic pain fans. Siwa wants her but infertility. Like audience to know that many women, Halsey “no matter who you was not aware of her love that’s okay, and condition and had that it’s awesome, and been misdiagnosed the world is there for several times. Even you!” She encourages after being correctly her audience to love diagnosed, the then whom they choose 20-year-old did not to love, and she will understand the true remain an inspiration severity of her condi- to LGBTQ+ youth for tion. It was not until her confidence and shortly after, she suf- acceptance of who fered her first miscar- JoJo Siwa comes out as LGBTQ+ member through she is at heart. riage during a perfor- Halsey used social media to announce her first pregnancy, iconic social media post. Photo courtesy of @itsjojosiwa despite her struggle with endometriosis. Photo courtesy of @ on Twitter. mance at Vic Theater iamhalsey on Instagram. The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 Arts and Entertainment 17 ‘Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella’ premiers on Disney+ during Black History Month By Varah Thornton On Feb. 4, IMDB, the film broke sion classic holds a were lauded, many 2020 respectively. way onto the stream- Whoopi Goldberg viewership records special place in the of which come from The compilation as ing platform giving and Brandy jointly and still holds the Black community as various Rodgers and well as a behind the new generations the announced that the record for best-selling the first time many Hammerstein musi- scenes video can both chance to experi- classic “Rodgers and made-for-TV movie. got the chance to cals, hence the title. be found on their ence the magic and Hammerstein Cinder- The film is see themselves in Not long after the respective YouTube a chance for fans of ella” would premiere colloquially known the Disney universe. announcement, Bran- channels. the original debut to on Disney+ on Feb. as “the Black Cinder- With an all-star cast, dy partnered with The special is relive it with family 12. The film was ella” or “the Brandy everything about the singer and performer one of many Disney and friends anew. a modern retelling and Whitney Houston special showed peo- Todrick Hall to create classics making its of the classic 1950 Cinderella” to ardent ple of various races a musical medley in Disney animation in fans. When Disney+ in leading roles that which Brandy re- live-action as part announced its lineup typically default to prised her role as Cin- of the studio’s “The of upcoming films, white actors. Whitney derella and Hall acted Wonderful World of this “Cinderella” Houston produced the alongside her as The Disney” series. remake was one of film and was initially Prince, the set dec- On Nov. 2, the most requested set to star in it but felt orated with various 1997, it premiered as along with dozens that Brandy would mementos from the a made-for-TV mov- of Disney original be a better fit for the release of the original ie. The debut marked classics. Unlike some main role of Cinder- specials. a number of firsts not popular requests, this ella. Houston person- Brandy even only for the studio but one kept resurging ally reached out to the sported a recreation in television history. across social me- still up-and-coming of the Cinderella Brandy Norwood, dia. In an interview singer to offer her the ballgown for the film. who goes by the with Variety, Bran- role. Brandy said she Original cast mem- stage-name and is dy revealed that the only agreed if Hous- bers joined in for safe credited as Brandy, ball got rolling after ton promised to play socially distanced was the first Black seeing the continuous her fairy godmother, a cameos throughout woman to portray the requests and petitions role for which Hous- with small tributes character of Cinder- saying that she had to ton is now renowned. to late cast members ella as part of the first hold onto the secret Aside from Whitney Houston multi-cultural cast for a week before its the stellar per- and Natalie Desselle musical portrayal of announcement. formances, the Reid who passed Cover of the Rogers and Hammerstein’s adaption of the Cin- the film. According to The televi- soundtrack’s choices away in 2012 and derella story. Photo courtesy of ShopDisney.com lay eggs there, so sunrise. The crew Houston offers refreshing date spots there is no litter- assembles the hot air By Karina Rodarte Alvarez ing, and it is a very balloon, which is also Setting aside like Cards Against miniatures of tradi- and with an afford- private trail ride. a great backdrop for time to reconnect and Humanity. They tional Chinese vil- able $10 admission Prices are reasonable a couple. Afterward, spend quality time is offer a selection of lages. They also have per adult, Lucky Land for horse riding, at the sunrise hot air vital to keeping any local craft beers, teas, traditional Chinese is a must-see for any $50 per person for balloon ride is rough- relationship alive. So locally roasted coffee, garb on display, a Houstonian. half an hour of riding ly an hour long. After here are four unusual, flatbread pizza, buf- collection of Kung Fu Horses on the and $100 per person landing on a large fun, and interesting falo chicken wraps, statues, and mascots Beach: Galveston Is- for a private sunset pond, the entire crew date ideas to try! grilled cheese, choco- walking around for land Horse and Pony trail ride. Professional toasts with cham- Houston late chip cookies, and photo-ops. Rides” is exactly photoshoots are also pagne. Pricing is in- Board Game Café: more. Not to mention Lucky Land what it sounds like: provided at different credibly expensive, so Bored? Games! How- the all-day pass is is so pretty for selfie riding horses on the rates. This is a very couples may want to ever, in all serious- only $5 per person for posing next to every beach at sunrise or romantic gesture wor- save up for this one: ness, having a date entire rainy afternoon attraction, such as sunset! Many visitors thy of an anniversary. $290 per person for a night at Tea + Victory at Tea + Victory! the beautiful cherry have reported see- Hot Air Bal- shared balloon with will bring out a com- Looking to blossoms and painted ing pods of dolphins loon Ride: Riding in four to eight others or petitive streak that appreciate Asian umbrella walkway. frolicking along the a hot air balloon with $900 per couple for a will have the hours History? Lucky Land There is also a stream ship-channel and one’s significant other private session. The flying by. The café is a scenic amusement and pond teaming other assorted wild- is like a scene in a view and experience has floor-to-ceiling park that covers over with Koi fish that vis- life. The trail is along movie. Air Texas Bal- is breathtaking, and shelves that hold hun- two acres of land. itors can feed! Lucky the beach that does loon Adventures of- this memory will be dreds of board games, There is a replica of Land also sells ador- not allow vehicles or fers a gorgeous view a treasured one for from the classics like the famous Terracot- able stuffed panda swimming because of the Gulf Coast’s years to come. Monopoly to new hits ta Army as well as bears as a keepsake of the sea turtles that The University of Houston-Downtown 18 Opinions February 23, 2021 ‘The Computers’ documentary features woman pioneers of computer programming By Raksha Singh Despite the ognized field at that and historian for the tik (1924 – 2011), Without prior knowl- computer science can gender gap in com- time. ENIAC Program- Marlyn Wescoff Melt- edge of programming join any of these five puting, women are The founder mers Project, said zer (1922 – 2008), languages or compil- professional organi- making strides and of the ENIAC Pro- the motivation is not Kathleen “Kay” ers, they programmed zations for women in have come a long grammers Project, just about its histor- McNulty Mauch- and compiled the computer science: As- way. Kathy Kleiman, ical significance but ly Antonelli 80-foot tall by 88-foot sociation for Women “The Com- teamed up with film how the programmers (1921 – 2006), long ENIAC. in Computing (since puters” documentary producer Jon Palfre- provided role mod- Frances Elizabeth In 1997, 1978), ACM Com- brings to light the six man and Kate Mc- els to really inspire “Betty” Holberton WITI – Women in mittee on Women in young women who Mohan to produce women to believe (1917 – 2001), Ruth technology Interna- Computing, Associ- launched the ENIAC, the award-winning that computer careers Lichterman Teitel- tional inducted the ation for Women in the first all-electron- documentary. NASA were within their baum (1924 – 1986). ENIAC women into Science, WICSE, (run ic, programmable has said the six reach. These brilliant its Hall of Fame for by the University of computer in 1946. women were “never The ENIAC women building the their leadership in California in Berke- Their contribution to introduced” when the Programmers Project computer is testament today’s global econo- ley), Center for Wom- the ENIAC, a secret ENIAC was unveiled has spanned over 20 to the fact that the my. Lots of progress en and Information World War II project to the press and the years researching pioneers of com- has been made in Technology, (with a run by the U.S. Army public in 1946. “They the lives of these puter programming computing since. concentration in IT). in Philadelphia, went became invisible.” six brilliant women: were not just men. Gators aspir- acknowledged partly Kleiman, Frances Bilas Spen- These were women ing to expand net- because computer executive producer ce (1922 – 2013), that shook those ste- working opportunities science was not a rec- of the documentary Jean Jennings Bar- reotypes to the core. in a future career in Lawmakers propose $50K student debt cancellation By Jesse Fitzgerald Rodriguez Sr. President Joe tion should be afford- people living below importantly, help ties in Texas alone has an acceptance rate Biden wants to boost able, accessible, and the poverty line. The strengthen the foun- fuel a whopping 91% of 89% with a 44% and save the nation’s tailored to prepare majority of those mi- dation of the nation. Hispanic commu- graduation rate. economy in his first students for success norities, being Blacks Regardless of nity with an overall In the end, 100 days in office. in the 21st century, and Latinos, stated financial status, data 41% graduation rate. the nation as a whole How? One way is but many think other- Sen. Ayanna Press- shows that by 2025, So, should $50K be suffers financially. by forgiving student wise. ley, a Democrat from all universities will be canceled from student People are dying from loans up to $50K, As the nation Massachusetts who driven by minorities. debt? Alternatively, an invisible virus. backed by Major- grapples with this accompanied Schum- Intellectual individ- is the current $7.25 The nation’s educa- ity Leader Chuck pandemic, our politi- er. uals will be seeking minimum wage kill- tion system is broken, Schumer, pressured cal leaders are con- Biden also more knowledge, ing Americans slowly but reconstruction is by over 200 organi- fused about on how to added during a for- skills, ideas, and overtime by assimila- possible. The infra- zations, including the reconstruct an already eign policy address networks to pursue tion incidentally rath- structure of the work- American Federation poverty-stricken na- on a visit to the State their academic and er than accidentally. force is unstable but of Teachers. tion suffering phys- Department in Wash- professional careers, With the price can be controlled and “For too many ically, mentally, and ington on Feb. 4. that according to the of a higher education reevaluated. Further- people, debt is the financially. no one should be liv- 2020 College Student only rising every more, the Centers for anchor that weighs Biden claims ing below the poverty Guide to Minority year, students will be Disease Control and students down, and that the cancellation line and getting paid Serving Institutions. rethinking a universi- Prevention has failed they rarely overcome of $50K in student a minimum wage of As of 2020, ty degree’s integrity Americans domesti- it,” Schumer reiterat- debt and raising the $7.25, which has not the college student in the near future. Ac- cally and overseas, ed on NBC News on minimum wage to changed since 2008. guide of MSI also cording to data from but the U.S. will Feb. 4. $15 an hour may Biden should help indicates that the the U.S. Department prevail. Higher educa- help over 900,000 the economy, or more majority of minori- of Education, UHD Student-run since necessary. volume one, The Dateline students We welcome students with an opportunity to get involved of all majors, and we are excited on campus, gain valuable experi- to see what you can bring to the Now hiring! ence, and build professional skills. team. We are currently hiring for Students can also earn course positions including journalists, credit with TCOM/ENG 4360 and photographers, illustrators, car- can even make a little extra cash. toonists, and graphic designers. Student Run Since Volume One Students are encour- To submit pieces or for aged to submit as many pieces as inquiries about joining The Date- desired for each issue, however line, email the editor, Jaida Doll, at no commitment or experience is [email protected] The University of Houston-Downtown February 23, 2021 Opinions 19

was not obvious from as much. It just so an investigation is not The C-word: Consent By Jennifer Ayala the above explana- happens that people, what someone seeks, Startling as it altogether. Though rape. tion, then this also male and female, read over this article may be, there are a the talk from parents One scenario goes for drinking will wake up the next one more time and whole lot of people will surely not always would be a guy and a alcohol or engag- morning and realize show it to everyone. out there who still do turn into the extensive girl meet and decide ing in anything that that they never really Because the not understand the C-word, consent lec- to go on a date. They inhibits their overall wanted to have sex or importance of making definition of consent. tures, that is, it should are clearly both into state of mind, making do not remember any- sure that everyone So, let us dive right at least be a point of one another, and so them inebriated. Be thing while intoxicat- becomes more knowl- in and break it down discussion. they end up in bed that someone who ed and that the other edgeable and empa- in simple terms for So, time to together. Both peo- drinks way beyond party took advantage thetic towards victims those who still just get personal here and ple have been giving their limit and passes of them. of these heinous do not get it. One act catch those who are signs, green lights, out, because someone Facts abun- crimes is of utmost that falls under the still disturbingly clue- and indicators (and who is passed out can dant, it is mind-bog- importance. We hear umbrella of sexual as- less up to speed. Con- these can change no longer consent gling to find that about victim-blaming sault is nonconsensu- sent is permission for vastly from person to the act of sex. At many people truly too often. A term that al sex or rape. Sexual something to happen to person) that they this point, continuing believe they did not blames the victim assault has become a or an agreement to do are into one another. with the act of sex is, commit the act of for their outfits or terrifying epidemic something. The key However, right before again, sexual assault. sexual assault be- the way they present that has long been term here would be the act of sex, one of Ladies and cause the non-con- themselves as to why around but rarely spo- permission. Okay, be- them changes their gentlemen, if a situ- senting party was into they were sexually ken of because of the cause without permis- mind. ation arises in which it before they passed assaulted. Essentially, shaming and backlash sion, one is simply Consent is no the other party is, in out. Therefore, if victims become the from which so many continuing with an act longer on the table if fact, inebriated, then there is even a slight ones having the finger victims have suffered. in which both parties that was still a ques- this is where it is feeling the other party pointed at them when Face it, there are not in agreement, tion. Therefore, the highly advised to say may not remember in reality, the assail- are a whole lot of and one is continuing other party can no no. Even if it is the the act, STOP, and ant should be the one people who grew up without the other’s longer proceed with belief that the other do not continue with ashamed of them- barely talking about permission. Which the act of sex. It is party is fine, handling SEX. selves, not the victim. “the birds and the can ultimately lead to, simple. There is no their alcohol well, or Consent is bees,” and some of and this is the word more if’s, and’s or they appear to be into that simple, and if which escaped it nobody wants to hear, but’s about it. If it the sexual act just ending up a suspect in UHD should lower tuition and mandatory fees By Jesse Fitzgerald Rodriguez Sr. As of today, fect until the summer ence in 2019 alone: for these services: them? Are these fees accountable for these in America, drop a of 2024? 19% Black, 15% advising, center, logical if thousands exceeding and man- pin anywhere on a “Why not take white, and 9% Asian computer use, extend- of students lack the datory fees during map, and the impact action and reduce American. ed, access & support, necessary resources unsettling and chaotic of strict restrictions, fees as Southern “In fact, international educa- to succeed, network, times, which have rules, and specific Hampshire University nearly all the growth tion, library, record’s and learn effectively? vastly traumatized protocols, disrupt did back in August in postsecondary office, student ser- Since March the student body, the college institutions: 2020,” said a PBS education enrollment vice, and the Student 2020, I and thousands faculty, staff, as well its educators, staff, news reporter. Paul through 2025 is ex- Wellness & Success of other students as, UHD leaders. faculty, students, and Leblanc, president of pected to come from Center at an estimat- have not returned to I remain leaders. Meanwhile, SHU, stated that its minority students,” ed $651.00 plus a the UHD campus. optimistic about the college students institution lowered reads the December $238.00 charge per And as announced future, about this suffer from mental its tuition, added 2020 College Student semester credit hour. in January 2021 on country’s tenacity, health issues, drug more online subjects Guide to Minority In the end, I UHD’s Blackboard UHD’s Gator pride, overdoses, and in-per- to propel learning, Serving Institutions. ask myself the same by Interim President peoples’ appetite for son higher education and offered incoming Should UHD question I did four Antonio D. Tillis, success, and students’ system vanishes on a first-year students a communicate with years ago: Are UHD’s Ph.D., “To ensure the undeniable per- need-to-know basis. full-year scholarship the Texas Legislature, tuition and manda- UHD Community’s sistence to overcome Since August for the first year. the Board of Regents tory fees reasonable, safety, all classes will adversity. Because I 2020, most colleges All while creating and rethink its online decent, and adequate remain 100% online know, together, the transitioned to 100% a structural change learning tactics and fi- for the 21st-century until March 1. This United States will remote, virtual, and and plans not to raise nancial strategies as it education it offers? restriction includes prevail, succeed, push online learning. Still, tuition and fees indef- tackles this pandemic In 2016, maybe. But face-to-face, hybrid, aside hardships and plenty of colleges initely because of the and serves the student right now, many and online interactive indifferences, and one continue to charge pandemic. body better fairly, students may ques- courses.” day unite again. full tuition. Should UHD is noted justly, and attentive- tion these fees given The deadly UHD rethink its nationally as a Mi- ly? the circumstances, coronavirus should fixed rate for tuition nority Serving Institu- Currently, the learning environ- not shadow the facts and mandatory fees, tion with an average UHD charges stu- ment, and the lack of and the data. Some- which remains in ef- 53% Hispanic pres- dents’ mandatory fees services available to one should be held The University of Houston-Downtown 20 Opinions February 23, 2021

with other DACA far more often than Neither from here or there By Priscila Batres recipients, and I’ve others may realize. It Something when I entered my within myself. for the millions of asked them if they starts at the moment that is not often talk- pre-teens because the At the same undocumented immi- feel like I do – like we enroll in school ed about concerning question, “So where time, I feel wrong to grants living in the they don’t know and can’t speak En- immigration is the are you from?” was call myself “Ameri- country now and for where they’re from. glish. Hence, we are identity crisis one fac- asked all through can.” Growing up, I decades to come. And a lot of them forced to assimilate es when moving from adolescence and saw the way immi- For me, home look at me like I’m and to learn the lan- the country they were now, into adulthood. gration is demonized is the United States, crazy, and at one guage as quickly as born to another. But honestly, I don’t – ICE raids appear but it is tough to feel point, I felt like I had possible, instigating This is some- know how to respond often in the news “American” when gone mad for feeling the identity conflicts thing I have dealt to that question any- (which is traumatic to the country you grew this way. we will face for the with for more than more. see at such a young up in rejects you and There are remainder of our half of my life. I don’t feel Sal- age), and xenopho- does everything in its thousands of stories lives. I was born in vadorean enough be- bic undertones from power to make your online of people shar- I am 23 years El Salvador. At the cause I wasn’t raised school administration life a living night- ing a similar feeling old now, and I think I age of six, my family in El Salvador. I just were not uncommon. mare, simply because like the one I have. It will always have this decided to migrate know what I know On top of that, you were not born on gives me some sort of identity crisis. I have to Houston, and I’ve about my culture the last presidential American soil. comfort that I’m not made peace with that been living here ever through my parents. administration tried to I’ve tried to alone in this and that for myself. But who since. I always knew I’m not ashamed dismantle the DACA share this feeling of there are strangers out knows, maybe in the that I was not a born of being born in El program, so I lived not knowing where there that go through future, I won’t feel U.S. citizen, and that Salvador or of my alongside thousands I’m from, but nobody this. like this after all. But I’m technically not an culture. I’ve always of others in a constant around me seems Immigrant as for right now, I’m American citizen, at embraced it, but not state of distress for to understand, and I children who have neither from here or all because I’m under growing up over there over three years. We don’t expect them to grown up in the U.S. from there. DACA. and not visiting due will live like this until understand. struggle with their Things started to my DACA status, there is a solution and I’ve also tried cultural identity to get complicated caused this confusion pathway to residency to share this feeling COVID-19 fuels drug overdoses in America By Jesse Fitzgerald Rodriguez Sr. In December enforcement official the state and several 2020, the Centers for responded to Missis- people pronounced Disease Control and sippi reporter Debbie dead. Prevention reported Skipper on Jan. 25. “Local ex- 81,000 drug overdose Deaths by overdose perts in the field of deaths in the U.S. in spread like wildfire substance use disor- the 12 months ending across communities, ders point to social in May 2020. Should and Mississippi’s isolation for the rise all educational sys- Bureau of Narcotics in overdoses,” Mas- tems worry, prepare, released startling ciadrelli said. and put plans in place numbers, saying From the east for their student “overdoses have dou- to the west coast, the body? bled.” data shows social dis- Drug overdos- If that’s not tancing and isolation es have soared to an enough, an imitation, intensifies depression, all-time high during powerful painkill- mental disorders, fear, the government’s er, 100 times more and new addictions mandates, rules, and potent than morphine, to drugs including lockdowns. Ameri- disrupts Northern methamphetamine Connect with a Recruiter to Learn More cans’ civil rights and California, causing and cocaine, amongst freedoms continue to deaths, reported Mike others. This illustrates be pressed, silenced, Chapman in USA that we are no longer pressured, and tested TODAY. facing just an opioid by political leaders, In another crisis and a corona- health officials, and case in Springfield, virus pandemic, but the CDC, to name a Massachusetts, Mike also an epidemic in few. Masciadrelli reported the record-breaking It’s been “like on Jan. 22 that syn- overdoses across PEACECORPS.GOV/WORK pouring gasoline on thetic opioids, includ- America. a fire,” as one law ing fentanyl, infest The University of Houston-Downtown