FEBRUARY 2018 the UNIVERSITY of BALTIMORE’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1933 Stand by for Change

FEBRUARY 2018 THE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1933 Stand by for change... Not Much Changes For Students Under New Tax Bill

by Liz McMahon Staff Writer

n December 2017, Congress passed tain most of the tax benefits that we tuition would be taxed as if it were from undergrad,” Baldino shared. “If Photo courtesyPhotoGabbard Tulsi of the GOP’s latest tax bill. The already have. personal income. This would have this bill were to pass ... I don’t know IRepublican Party faced major delib- Among student tax policies are created major financial despair for how I would live.” ACCIDENTS HAPPEN! eration in creating a bill that would student loan interest deductions, in graduate students receiving According to NPR, “about 145,000 successfully pass through both which we receive an income tax de- tuition waivers. grad students received a tuition re- “This is not a drill” in Senate and Congress. duction for any interest paid in public Concerned graduate students duction in 2011-12.” The taxation on Hawaii causes panic. If you’re anything like the average or private higher education student around the country protested this those waivers would have created 4 American, the jargon of governmen- loans. Essentially, any monthly inter- threat. University of Maryland major financial trouble for the grad- tal tax procedure creates more in- est paid to our student loan provider Women’s Studies Ph.D. student Nat uate students involved. ternal chaos than clarity. However, is deducted from our income tax. Baldino was among the students to For now, though, students in underneath the sensational headlines, This policy will stay in effect. rise up. He aired his grievances, to higher education trudge on without the drama between House majority Another topic of heated debate, which many members of higher ed- taking any hits from the tax plan. leaders, and the financial terms only and recent nationwide student protest, ucation can relate, to NPR, saying Our next challenge will be the Merriam-Webster really knows, are were graduate student tuition waivers. “There’s a misconception that grad re-authorization of the Higher Edu- policies that will eventually affect Republicans were initially planning school and academia in general is cation Act, set to take place this year. our day-to-days as both tax-paying on nixing this benefit, meaning that this sort of lofty enterprise.” This one will be worth watching, and citizens and students in a higher ed- graduate students receiving tuition “We already don’t get paid a liv- perhaps joining the fight, too. On the ucation institution. waivers from universities, whether able wage — and as someone who is a line are student loan forgiveness pro- The good news? Students at the merit-based, fellowships, or military first-generation college student, I al- grams which many government and University of Baltimore, both un- benefits, would actually have to pay ready came into graduate school with non-profit employees depend on. dergraduate and graduate, will re- taxes on that tuition. The “waived” tens of thousands of dollars of debt We’ll have to stay tuned. Photo courtesy of GarryKnight courtesyof Photo

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FreedomBy Ricardo Santiago Rodriguez Of The Web Staff Writer

Freedom of the web is in jeopardy and adding extra fees onto the user. as a conduit to our first amendment, hashtag below, #AJediYouAreNOT. avoid any drastic changes for now due to a plan to “gut” net neutrality. February 2015, former FCC given to the people by the Consti- The repeal of net neutrality will to avoid legal challenges. In a recent The Federal Communications Com- chairman Tom Wheeler passed tution. Regulating, dictating, or op- cause massive ripples in the lives of article from The New York Times, mission (FCC) voted three to two regulations aimed to ensure that all pressing the internet is unequivocally future UB students. Imagine receiv- regulatory lawyer John Beahn with against Net neutrality. FCC chair- internet content Americans access, an attack on our freedoms. ing notifications that there is an extra Skadden Arps said, “They [broad- man, Ajit Pai, who was appointed regardless of form of media, would Feeling the pressure, Chairman fee on your internet bill, charged band companies] recognize the ul- by President Trump earlier this year, be treated equally by ISP’s. Now two Pai created a public service an- multiple times because of frequent timate fate of the regulations is still stands firm with the decision to years later, the FCC has overturned nouncement that has hit the inter- visits to a certain website. The ISP far from certain at this point.” The reverse net neutrality. The BBC re- those regulations. UB students will net in hopes of informing what the you are paying for is not affiliated FCC has handed oversight duties ported that Pai referred to the change need to understand this situation adjustments of net neutrality will with that website, thus it is legal to to the broadband carriers. Chair- as “restoring internet freedom, argu- because it affects more than just the mean to the American people while charge extra for accessing the outside man Pai said, “the primary measure ing the changes will foster innova- streaming of Netflix. The internet endorsing his repeal. The video was servers. That website is Sakai, the against wrongdoing would have to tion and encourage ISP’s to invest in itself has now been placed upon the followed with many up in arms on tool needed to complete assignments, be transparency.” That transparency faster connections for people living will have to come from the ISPs to in rural areas.” So what does this all show confidence towards consumers. mean to UB students? Regulating, dictating, or oppressing the internet is For now, the route to clarity for the Net neutrality is the principle to future of the internet is cloudy with preserve our right to communicate unequivocally an attack on our freedoms. a chance of legal battles dependent freely online. Net neutrality also on unavoidable future challenges as gives consumers access to all legal bidding table for ISP’s. Many orga- the social media site Twitter. Cer- access web material, and cooperate the internet is passed through the content and applications on an equal nizations use the open internet to tain backlash came from Star Wars in discussion threads. If a student hands of people who see it merely as basis. Without it, internet service organize and rally. Savetheinternet. actor Mark Hamill, who commented wishes to change their ISP due to a profit. Here at UB, we recognize providers (ISP’s) will be allowed com reports that “People of color, on the video depicting Pai breaking this matter, the complications can the internet as a utility, something to control the flow of data within the LGBTQ community, indigenous down net neutrality while waving a range from additional cancelation needed by everyone, to gain access the internet, regulating the speed, peoples and religious minorities in lightsaber to the pop culture relic fad, charges to lowering credit scores. to knowledge that works. quality, and content through appli- the United States rely on the open “Harlem Shake,” tweeting that Pai Net neutrality kept big ISP’s from cations or browsers. This includes internet to organize, access economic was “unworthy” of wielding a lightsa- squeezing out more money from raising prices dependent on multiple and educational opportunities, and ber, quoting “A Jedi acts selflessly for consumers. Without its safeguard, factors, blocking content that it does fight back against systemic discrim- the common man-NOT lie 2 enrich consumers will be lambs left to the not support or rival its subsidiaries, ination.” The internet is being used giant corporations.” Leaving a single wolves. However, ISP’s will likely Harvey Weinstein and Beyond Why men victimize those beneath them and how we can do better By David A. Chiodaroli Columnist

New Years is a time for reflection, are other factors at play that make that got away’ probably didn’t like us see someone they want, they’re going standard. The old adage ‘boys will both on the memories of the previous men at the top prey on the weak. to begin with. to get them. They don’t need to move be boys’ should only apply to chil- year and what we can do to improve By the time we reach puberty, we Every man, myself included, has on because they believe that no one dren, because eventually boys will ourselves for what’s ahead. Looking men are told throughout our lives screwed up in how we approach a can refuse them. If you live and work be expected to grow up and act like back on 2017, there were a number of that if we like a girl we should go potential love interest. We’ve asked in a world where you’re constantly responsible human beings. We need instances that forced us to confront out and get her. The elder men in our out people who’ve never liked us, we surrounded by yes men, you’re not to remember that, while lust and disturbing facts about society, one lives tell us of their high school flings, miss obvious clues, and we try and going to take no for an answer. You sexual desire are natural emotions, of which started with a New York and ‘the ones that got away,’ inadver- try again to prove to our crushes that will sleep with that woman (or man) created by our brain to make more Times article about Harvey Wein- tently teaching us that women and we are the ones for them. Whether that you want to bed, no objections. of us, we should not let them override stein’s decades of sexual misconduct girls are objects of desire, rather than by ignorance, inexperience, or denial, You will expose yourself to the focus our sense of judgment, morals, and against the women who worked for human beings. Of course, we eventu- we make these mistakes, get our of your desire, and they will do the common decency. If we do, we are no him. The resulting aftermath of reve- ally learn that the reality of courtship hearts broken, and cry about it while lurid, filthy things that float around greater than the beasts of the earth lations and tell all’s forever tarnished is much more complicated than going listening to Morrissey, or some other in your mind. Whether it’s because of that we hunt, slaughter, and domesti- the reputation of some of our most cate. In addition to our primal needs beloved public figures, from actors for food, sex, and sleep, we are also to news casters and even politicians. Amid the accusations and admissions of guilt, one capable of complex emotions, of love, The ugliness that insured painted a compassion, and empathy. grim picture of both the entertain- So for 2018, make a promise ment industry and the professional question prevailed above others: why? to yourself to try and show more world as a whole, one where the car- out and finding the love of your life. good band to sulk to. It’s a cycle that upbringing, power or a mental defect, empathy to the ones you care about, nal desires of the rich and powerful Finding a partner, whether they be repeats itself time and time again, some men will always find a way to because you are more than just held more credence than the liveli- of the opposite or same sex, is not from our teenage years all the way dominate those who arouse them. a hairless ape. You are a human, who hood of low level staffers. as easy as going to the supermarket up to adulthood. It’s the same reason why stalkers can give so much to so many people, Amid the accusations and admis- and buying a jug of milk. As we grow But what sets us apart from those and rapists exist, because these in- and no matter how much you can do, sions of guilt, one question prevailed older and the strains of puberty begin who commit crimes of passion is that dividuals refuse to let go. Add power a little empathy here and there can above others: why? Why do men of to subside, we realize that the apples we learn to move on. It may take us and influence, and you’ve got all the make this crazy world just a little authority feel the need to force them- of our eyes are people too, with wants, a while, but eventually we learn to makings of a high-profile predator. bit saner. selves on those below them? Some say needs, and feelings just like us. How- put the tissue box down and just So what can men learn from this power, plain and simple, is to blame ever, even though we may come to try to forget about it. But to all the situation? How can we do better, for such depravity. But while power this realization, it may take some of Weinsteins and Kevin Spacys in the both in 2018 and beyond? Simply put, certainly has a lot to do with it, there us a few hints to realize that the ‘one world, this isn’t the case. When they we need to hold ourselves to a higher 4 | The UB Post | February 2018 NEWS

Not a drill by Liz McMahon Staff Writer

On Saturday, January 13, an emer- warning. If we allow his one-man at all times.’ Will someone from his drill, Richard Rapoza of the Hawaii ated by users on NUKEMAP, says gency alert went out to cellphones all Gomorrah and his corrupt Republi- depleted and food starved regime Emergency Management Agency patch.com. over Hawaii reading “BALLISTIC can congress to continue alienating please inform him that I too have told The New York Times, an em- If a nuclear strike were to hit MISSILE THREAT INBOUND the world we are headed for suffering a Nuclear Button, but it is a much ployee “clicked the wrong thing on Baltimore, the local government’s TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDI- beyond all imagination.” bigger & more powerful one than his, the computer.” suggestions for our safety remain ATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT Indeed, the alert was sent amidst a and my Button works!” Americans are becoming more consistent with every other major A DRILL.” time of high tension between North Trump’s aggressive statement was informed about nuclear war and its city: find shelter, preferably under- Anxiety and stress for residents Korea and the United States. It seems a response to North Korean leader possible effects, especially with all ground; stay indoors; seal all doors, and tourists ensued. Thirty-eight a modern Cold War is brewing be- Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s statement, the “button” talk. NuclearSecrecy.com/ windows, and vents; and wait for long minutes later, the message was tween the two countries, but this saying “The entire mainland of the nukemap, a website created in 2013 by further instruction from emergency revoked. time, with social media and smart US is within the range of our nuclear nuclear weapons expert and historian workers. Keep canned food and water Among the recipients of the false phones at the helm. weapons and the nuclear button is al- Alex Wellerstein, illustrates the dam- on hand just in case. alarm was actor Jim Carrey. Later President Donald Trump took ways on the desk of my office. They age a nuclear attack would cause in Let’s hope for no more alarms. that day, he addressed the incident to Twitter just 11 days before the should accurately be aware that this any specific area of the world, includ- False, or otherwise. on Twitter: “I woke up this morning Hawaiian panic: “North Korean is not a threat but a reality.” ing how large the radius of nuclear in Hawaii with ten minutes to live. It Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that The emergency alert was sent out fallout would be. Over 99 million was a false alarm, but a real psychic the ‘Nuclear Button is on his desk by accident. During a shift-change “virtual detonations” have been cre- 5 | The UB Post | February 2018 OPINIONS

I disregarded Net Trump’s Short Sighted Tax Bill: Neutrality until now Don’t Be Fooled By Shae McCoy By Bryonna Jay Contributor Contributor

Am I the only one who didn’t know of course, it was a discovery from my I thought we all agreed that trickle to families” this tax season, which like a criminal amount of money to what net neutrality was until re- social media browsing. I kept seeing down economics do not work? Trump insistently repeats. Don’t get owe. cently? If I am, please excuse my people post about it, but I know bet- Which is why I’m weary of the addi- me wrong. I am a broke graduate In a perfect world, this tax cut for lateness to the party. In December ter not to just take a social media post tions in President Trump’s tax plan student, so any extra money is great corporations could be a good thing; of 2017, the Federal Communications and run with it. In my mind I was that will make the richest richer and and could mean the difference of if big business could create more jobs, Commission (F.C.C.) voted to get like “What are they talking about?” leave us with the scraps. I have to wait a few months to have give employees better wages and rid of net neutrality, which protects I’m well aware of the people who hop This bill permeants tax cuts for enough to get some cavities filled or benefits, and invest more into com- online experiences with Internet pro- on trendy bandwagons without doing corporations and will lower deduc- if I can do it sooner. However, the munities. However, this is America; viders here in America. their research. Once I started looking tions for state, local and property changes to the tax plan feels like a re- there is no ceiling on how much What is net neutrality? around for clues before I solely re- taxes. Trump ran on a campaign ally expensive sedative to try to make money anyone or any entity could -Where Internet service enables lied on Google, I thought the repeal that villainized former Secretary of Americans forget that they are being acquire. Regardless of what the 99% access to all content and applications wouldn’t be so bad. I thought about State Clinton and former President prodded from behind. After 2025, the or even the government is lacking in regardless of the source without fa- how the Internet is sort of destroy- Obama for hanging out in the notori- deductions that will primarily benefit resources; such as universal health voring or blocking particular prod- ing society and I instantly was like ous “swamp” filled with corporations the middle class, will go away and care, globally competitive public ucts and/or websites. “Good idea!” If people had to pay for and corrupt politicians that were out there will be a significant decrease education, or changing infrastruc- The notion to repeal the current certain things that they use every day to further disenfranchise the work- in yearly income after taxes. What’s ture to help keep our world from net neutrality rule comes follow- maybe that would limit the intake of ing and middle classes. But it appears more is that this bill will add $1.4 shriveling up because of, you know, ing the Obama presidency. In 2015 daily atrocity. I definitely didn’t see that Trump’s base has caught a case trillion to the national debt. Who is climate change. Barack Obama put forth net neu- the bigger picture. of amnesia because what’s also in- the bill collector that calls the White trality rules to protect consumers I went to Google after being ex- cluded in this bill will “give $2,000 House? Because $1.4 trillion seems and to stop web hosts from throt- hausted with Facebook and the back tling Internet speeds and blocking and forth arguments existing in the content in exchange for an increase comment sections of every article and in fees. The fight to keep these rules status regarding net neutrality. I real- in place has grown in intensity as the ized that if the F.C.C. goes through days have gone by. In recent news the with the net neutrality repeal that if senate has been fighting to overrule could affect a large amount of web- the F.C.C. and have accumulated 50 based entrepreneurs who use differ- votes, one away from the required ent platforms to display product or amount to overthrow this notion. sell products, including myself. Peo- 47 democrats, 2 independents, and ple are not going to pay for Internet 1 republican are currently for going bundles and your product. I hope the against the decision of the F.C.C. side of common sense wins the fight. When I first started hearing Protect the consumer and entrepre- about net neutrality and the repeal, neurs at all costs.

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Lights, layers, caution: Tips for winter bike riding By Laura Melamed Contributor

Lights Clothing Action Why bike? Want to bike? “I always have my lights,” says UB “You should strive to wear re- “Another way you can take con- “I’m free of car payments,” says Visit Baltimore Bicycle Works student Scott Thomsen. A senior at flective clothing,” says Thomsen. trol of your body temperature is by Thomsen, who also likes being infor bikes, advice and gear. The shop UB, Thomsen has been bicycle rid- “Something that says ‘don’t touch controlling the speed of your ride,’” dependent of his parents with regard is located two blocks from the UB ing for transportation since he was me—I’m poisonous.’ “ Thomsen says. If he’s hot, he’ll go to transportation. campus at 1813 Falls Road. 8 years old. Layering is important in winter, slower. Thomsen had his bike every single Thomsen started out by biking to Thomsen says. He wears a baklava, Thomsen also rides more slowly if day he was on campus last semester. Want to bike with friends? swim lessons with his twin brother. long underwear and thick gloves. it’s snowing. He proceeds with cau- “Anywhere I need to go I use my Join the UB Bicycling Club! The next summer, the twins biked “I will always wear layers that have tion during freezing rain, as well. He bike as my main source of transpor- Have a safe and happy winter! to the pool again, this time for the zippers on them,” he adds. When he always tries to be especially careful tation, whether it be to school at UB swim team. gets to the top of a hill, he usually when it’s raining and the temperature or certification class on Pratt Street.” Now, an experienced year-round takes one layer off. is 32 degrees Fahrenheit--or below. Thomsen also rides his bike cyclist, Thomsen has several sugges- “You have one base layer that stops to work, to run errands and tions for biking in snow and rain. your bones from being chilled to the Tires get groceries.

“Not much weather stops me,” core,” Thomsen says. “As long as you “I typically run my tires at 80 long. year all a helmet wears Thomsen Scott riding, bike winter for Prepared Thomsen says. He makes an excep- have that base layer on, you’ll warm percent of the recommended [tire tion for lightning. Usually extremely up faster than you’ll cool down.” pressure] in cold weather because punctual, he will be late to wait out Wilderness experts advise staying you never know if there’s going to a thunderstorm. away from cotton when you’re look- be ice,” Thomsen says. “Salt reduces No matter what the season, ing for a winter base layer. Cotton traction, too.” Thomsen always has his lights. “You retains moisture and even a small “Sometimes the salt is worse than never know when you’re going to get amount of sweating will make you the ice,” he adds. stuck somewhere after dark,” he says. colder. Although studded tires are avail- “Since it gets dark early in winter, it’s Polyester makes a better base layer, able for winter riding, Thomsen best to be prepared.” because of its moisture wicking tech- doesn’t use them in Baltimore. “In Thomsen is prepared with a Cy- nology. Any polyester shirt, leggings New York I’d buy studded tires,” he golite Hotshot, a red light he puts on or long underwear will preform bet- says, but there’s not enough snow in the back of his bike. For the front of ter than cotton. Read labels in your Charm City to make it worthwhile. his bicycle, Thomsen uses a Cygolite closet or peruse a local thrift store. 450 as a headlight. Both lights are DIY layering is low cost and can Maintenance water resistant. “I’ve been in pretty be effective with the right materials, “The main enemy is salt,” says torrential downpours,” Thomsen especially for trips around the city. Thomsen. “I always wipe down my says, “and I’ve had no issues with For recommendations on base layers bike in winter. Every single time I these lights.” designed specifically for bicycling, bring it home.” He wipes down all Thomsen will even use his lights visit your local bike shop or REI. the parts he can see. He also lightly during the day, if it’s raining. Set- wipes down his chain and puts a little ting them to flash in order to be more bit of oil on it. visible.

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Robby Rackleff: Lovecraft, sweat and Margaret Thatcher A look inside the creative processes of Baltimore’s most frantic character writer

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Robby Racklef paces behind a line when I kind of just don’t particularly many details, Racklef admits there of four actors dressed in nearly iden- like it. I don’t particularly like being is at least some amount of truth to tical uniforms: crisp white jumpsuits on stage. I feel great after a set goes the fan theories. made almost transparent from sweat, well, but everything leading up to blue rubber gloves, faded yellow it, leading up to the moment I start “Most of the time it takes us almost ponchos cinched around the waste. speaking, is just the worst pins and a full year to make an eleven-minute He pauses to force a pair of gloved needles.” video because we move fairly slowly hands into one of the wash basins through it to ensure that we’re mak- lined up on a table in front of them, “I grew up in the deep south. Tere’s ing decisions that make… I mean scrubbing violently with a sponge a particular type of predatory we want there to be that depth. I as the hands’ owner recoils. He lets alpha-male [...] I was always struck can’t tell you what’s right and what’s the viewers know that this isn’t how by the ability of people to be such wrong, but there’s defnitely a lot of he wanted to spend the day – that bastards, and still manage to gain intention behind every creative and he wanted to show us how to make traction.” logistical decision with those videos.” friendship bracelets. One fan theory Racklef is actually While part of the inspiration for willing to touch upon: that “Mirror” Te character he plays on IFC’s his characters can be said to come ties in with author H.P. Lovecraft’s “Children of Mirror,” Curtis, an from a personal, self-refective body of work. “I wanted to do angle-, hygiene-, and water-ob- place, he also points out the level of something that could potentially sessed cult leader, seems to be the research that goes into his work. “It ft into the larger Cthulhu mythos. ultimate expression of Racklef ’s sort of ties back to a period when Tere’s purists and there’s people horrifying-but-charismatic stage and I was reading a lot of books about who are okay with ‘Arkham House’ television personality – a personality dictators and cult leaders. Stuf from and ‘August Derleth,’ and I’m sort of that stands in stark contrast to how the Iranian revolution, to the Pol Pot in between those two things.” he actually sees himself. killing felds, to Margaret Tatcher - I was just really interested in the “I’m probably the least comfortable language and passion and theatrics being vocal in a group. When we that draw people into doing really do big writing meetings it tends insane things.” to be a little bit difcult for me to contribute at that moment.” While Te many short series and short Curtis, or any of the other characters flms written for television by, and he plays, seems to have an uninhib- starring, the comedy group he is a ited level of confdence, Racklef part of, Wham City, have garnered describes himself as shy. “A lot of it attention from fans who work hard is just me pushing through the anx- to unpack the many layers presented. iety of being the center of attention, While unwilling to give away too 9 | The UB Post | February 2018 AROUND CAMPUS

We all know that going to college isn’t always smooth sailing. There are a lot of times where we want to throw in the towel and second guess the reason why we are even in college to begin Student Spotlight with. Tuition, exams, and homework are just a few of the things that may stress us throughout the semester, but there are many outside forces that may be contributing factors as well. Here By Shae McCoy Contributor are some testimonies from our peers about how they deal or have dealt with stress while school is in session.

Mari Rakijas Dominic Cromwell A’Jasia Summerville “I loved UB. My time there was the happiest 3 years of my “During my time at UB, each semester was a different story “To ask how one gets through stress, that to me is asking how life. But law school was definitely not easy and stressful as between my personal life and actual school life. I can say that Houdini escapes a padlocked room. No actual answer, just all get out! I can't recommend enough how helpful it was to what helped me make it through college was my PlayStation assumptions. Getting through stress, there is no set answer have a pet. Sometimes you just need to vent to someone who 3. I know it sounds silly but every night my friends and I or remedy. How I’ve gotten through stress, well that’s a won't talk back! Even after the roughest day, I knew I could would play the game together at 11pm. We get all of our work story. I’ve managed by being a workaholic and redirecting snuggle with my cat and I felt like everything was going to finished before then. We did this every night so it was kind my energy elsewise. When I have deadlines to meet, I work be okay. Plus they make great moot court practice audiences. of like our treat to ourselves for a long day of work.” up until then. I work myself near exhaustion, I procrastinate to the bitten end, and then I grind to the bone. That has perhaps gotten me through all 11 semesters while studying at University of Baltimore.”

Taylor Walker Anita McCoy Shawn Newsome Jr. “I’m an alumni of University of Baltimore. I graduated four “Graduating from UB was one of the best days of my life, “I’m one semester away from graduation, and all I can think years ago but I remember the challenges I faced while going another milestone, another accomplishment., but… the about is how much progress I’ve made throughout the years. to UB and developed a routine for dealing with stress that stress I dealt with, was another story. Freshmen year, going One thing that college taught me was that I should never be I continue to carry while navigating my day to day life as a into college, I must say I didn’t know exactly what I was afraid to ask for help. Another is that support can be very post-grad. While in school, I remained a full time student getting into, nevertheless, I got through. Some different crucial to one’s success. From the time that I started college all four years at UB, never dropping below four classes per ways I was able to get through stress was talking it out to in the fall of 2012 to fall 2014, I felt that I could give 60%- semester. I developed a habit of carrying a planner during some colleagues, trying not to get overwhelmed, taking some 70% of my effort and get through with no problem. I was my fall semester sophomore year. I live by it as it was my time to myself, clearing my head and never giving up. It’s wrong. My toxic relationship weighed me down. I received bible. Instead of simply writing my homework assignments important to enjoy college, and do what you can to not get no motivation to do better, no one to push me. I failed all in it, I chose to us my planner as a To-Do list. I made a goal flustered. I had to stay organized, get a planner, plan every of my classes in the fall of 2014 due to my failure to attend to complete three tasks a day per my To-Do lists and reward assignment, my study sessions, etc. so that I would have time classes and my refusal to put effort into topics that didn’t myself for my accomplishments.I think what helped me the to complete tasks and not procrastinate. Time management is interest me. In the spring of 2015, I put a team together to most was choosing to perfect my time management skills. I very important, and necessary. Get rest, it seems impossible keep me on my toes, and remind me of that fact that I can do believed if I became better at time management, it’d be likely but its not. Some nights I only was able to sleep for maybe much better than what I displayed. My philosophy professor, that I’d be less stressed and not feel too overwhelmed. But if 4-5 hours, but that wasn’t an every night routine for me. It Steven Scalet, was a huge help with bringing me to open my I felt a moment of weakness I had other things that helped was typically during finals, after my late night studies and mind. My mentor from the BMALE program, Ray McCree, me, as well. Other methods I used while dealing with the closing out the semester. checked with me often to hear of my progress and anything stress of school are talking to one consistent friend I trusted Keep in mind that graduation is the goal and if you are stress- that troubled me outside of school. My friends reminded me in confiding my issues in and taking time to myself doing ing, its going to make that day seem so far away.” of how great I am, and joined me on my journey to become something I enjoyed such as play the Sims or read a book. I a better version of myself. I handled stress by exercising mastered all these thing that even now when I feel stressed, consistently, and making it an obligation to take some free I go back to these same tasks to mellow.” time from the loads of work. Resting is definitely needed for growth. Without that rest, you tire yourself out much quicker.” FEATURES So You Haven’t Planned a Thing? Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

By Ricardo Santiago Rodriguez Staff Writer

Love is soon to be in the air. If you have not already checked mega stores like Walmart and Target, love has already come and has its own section for profit! Here at the UB Post, we recognize that many of us do not have a massive amount of cash to drop on our significant others. Therefore, we have decided to give you 5 Valentine Day Date ideas to help the day go by in romantic fashion! Now remember, these are just ideas. You can make them original by switching and designing them to your liking. The most important thing to consider before you start planning is your significant other. Do they enjoy solitude or parties? Are they more relaxed and practical or gem and glam? Knowing who they are as a person helps you create the perfect date night.

1)The New Netflix and Chill – This is for the introverts in love. It doesn't matter where you are, it matters whom you are with. Being with your special person is all that matters. If they feel the same way, you can create a solo magical night. The idea of ‘Netflix and chill’ is all too familiar. So make it special by creating a night devoted to just the two of you. A potential add on would be to create your own movie, depicting the times you both shared together. Add their favorite song to the film reel and some cute one-liners to impress. End with a cute card at the end to capture that moment in time forever. Then cuddle up with each other viewing an actual theatrical film.

2) Adventure Time – The day lands on a Wednesday, so this is for those couples that can land a day off. This is also for the ones that do not mind some unexpected fun. The city of Baltimore has so many free events that you can go out and enjoy for the day. The museums will be open to explore. A little selfie action down by Fells Point is always romantic. If we did not include this, we would be kicking ourselves. It is free and gets you out of the house during the day!

3) Loves when the Suns Down – For the night owls on a budget, you can appreciate this. Many restaurants will have specials for dinners designed towards a sensational night. Many on the inner harbor area are taking this Valentine’s Day to themed nights with three course dinners with set prices for each. GroupOn has deals for the Valentine’s Day events and spa’s too. Nothing says “I love you” like a deep tissue massage.

4) Arts and Crafts – Buying something for another person is a lovely gesture. Crafting something original that is one of a kind, that’s magical. If your significant other loves to dabble with hot glue guns and construction paper, this idea is sure to help. Most of the needed craft material you can acquire for cheap at a local Michaels or AC Moore. In addition, being a student, you get about 10 percent off the purchase. Create a night full of new memories by crafting around old pictures, memorable items, and relive the moments by telling each other the stories that made the relationship shine like the brilliant rhinestones you just bought.

5) Keep it Classic – So all this sounds great but your budget is more strict than usual. No problem there. Keep it classy by inviting that special someone to your kitchen for a dinner for two. Cook their favorite dish with a twist, or bake a lovely sweet for that little sweetie. Even a simple baked chicken with rice can go a long way if you set the mood right. Remember, it is all about the ambience.

I hope that these ideas will strike some genius chord in you to create an experience your date will not forget. It is Valentine’s Day, so remember that even if your planned idea has some bumps or just fails altogether, your significant other will see the initiative and effort put in. What matters is that they Illustrations courtesy of Vecteezy.com of courtesy Illustrations know how much you care and love them to go to these lengths. Not just for one day out of the year, but any day of any month or any year. Because when you are in love, everyday can feel like Valentine’s Day. 11 | The UB Post | February 2018 FEATURES Welcome Back, Surviving Life: It’s gonna be a Chapter Eleven By Olivia Dudley good year Editor-in-Chief by Liz McMahon Staff Writer

To incoming students at the Univer- feared I’d always be waiting tables sity of Baltimore, and never get the opportunity. I also knew that attending a traditional Welcome. university was not the right path for me. I needed to be at a place where I Welcome to a college where you could continue to work and manage can find your people. Whether you my personal life while expanding my just got out of high school, recently academic experience. retired from 50 years of hard work, Now, two-and-a-half years later, or anywhere in between, that will I’m set to graduate in May. I’m just happen here. around the corner from finishing Some college slogans are cheesy, my degree in English, with a Pro- exaggerated, or just irrelevant. Here, fessional Writing focus. My first we stay true to ours: “Knowledge that semester, I took a journal-ism class. Works.” My professor in that course became At University of Baltimore, you’ll my mentor. She helped me get an in- find full-time and part-time students, ternship at a local lifestyle magazine, working full-time jobs, raising full- and now I regularly freelance for time families, and living full-time them among seasoned professional lives. While we are here to obtain jour-nalists. I’ve had the chance to education and skills to advance us in be a Staff Writer for this very pub- the workplace, a lot of us are already lication, The UB Post, where out there working hard. I’ve interviewed people all over Bal- Careers and part-time jobs aside, timore and written about everything UB gives students the chance to from food, arts, and culture to local get involved. Take it. Maybe your politics. friends keep telling you how funny Brag-fest aside, what I mean to you are, and you’re ready to check say is that UB has opened doors that out the Improv Club. Perhaps you I thought I might have been closed have an interest in policy, and want to me. I’ve made friends with simi- to participate in the Student Govern- lar interests, and friends with totally ment As-sociation. Or, maybe you’re different life expe-riences. The UB an aspiring writer looking to get a community is so diverse, I really be- chance to share your words with your lieve that every individual, no matter Voices spoke around me; I recognized to survive. There was a plane crash I feel everything they felt?" college community (hint: The UB their story, can find not only a safe one to be the Leader. "They started and I saved ten people; we started "We simply have the science to Post). There are so many more space, but a place to grow. My pro- speaking to me. That doesn't happen. travelling together and we met up connect to all of our lives through organizations to pique your interest; fessors have gone beyond teaching That has never happened." with others...I remember I left the simulation. A button for the Eighth I’ve only mentioned a few. clas-ses to actually training me to "What should we do about them?" group alone and started looking for has always existed, they have years Whatever your field of study, just be active in a career I am passionate A female voice asked. a safer place and then I woke up." of documented time logged on our know that you belong. As I write about. All I had to do was show up. "I want to talk to them more, of "They remember most of it." She machines, yet we are only ever able to this letter, I am reflecting on my en- Here’s hoping you keep your eyes course." The Leader stated. stood up and turned to the group. access the first several days after the trance to the University of Baltimore. open to the opportunities around you. "I don't want to risk them develop- "We could put them back in the genocide." The Leader began pacing I was a full-time restaurant manager, If you’re anything like me, they’ll ing...independence." Another voice simulation." the room again. nervous about going back to college make themselves known. You may stated in disgust "They could start "Absolutely not," the other man I looked down at the ground but anxious to finally get my degree. or may not be a “traditional student,” some sort of rebellion and everything snapped. "If anything, we should "They're trying to send a message." I After years of restaurant work, I was but you are welcome here. would go back to the way the world put them down. Get someone else." looked back up at the Leader. "Some- grow-ing tired of knowing my po- was before." "Not when we have clearly come so thing is very important about that tential as a writer but not putting it "Somehow, I doubt that will be far, Felix." The woman said viciously. time." to any good use. I fantasized about an occurrence." The Leader stated "We must protect this one. They are "What is so important about those getting published one day, but I firmly "Their first concern was the clearly much more significant than days?" Gemma urged me to continue. wellbeing of the human survivors. any of the others." "Well," I thought for a moment. They understand that they are in no The Leader stood in the back- "Most humans were eradicated that place to fight." ground and cleared his throat day. But they saved some; they were Did you know? "If you say so, Kaziv. But I refuse "Gemma is correct, Felix. No harm good people who did not need to die." to trust this defect." The other man shall come to this human until we "What are you saying?" The leader grumbled and glanced over at me. know the location of our missing stopped pacing. The UB Post offers free "It's listening to us." link." "The Eighth believed in these peo- I opened my eyes and opened my "The Eighth from Alaska?" I asked. ple; people can be saved if you be- classifed ads to all students mouth again, "What has happened "You are just so full of questions, lieve in them and show them a path (140 characters maximum). to me? What was that life?" aren't you?" Felix muttered. to follow." I took a step forward and "Ah, it's awake." The woman The Leader nodded, ignoring Gemma released my arm. "I think approached stepped forward and Felix, "Yes, the Eighth. Though their the Eighth wants you to normalize knelt in front of me. "What do you true origin is nearly a mystery. They these humans and save them as well." We also offer ads at various remember?" are not good or bad, but a complete The trio stared at one another. sizes to the UB community I stared at her; she had bronzed unknown. All we know is that they Felix groaned and sat in one of the skin and donned a black eyepatch exist." chairs pushed up against the wall. at a discounted rate. over her left eye. "I remember the "Did anyone ever know them?" I "Can we please just put this annoying end of the world; my friends were began to stand up; Gemma took my little human down, now?" Contact us today at wiped out in a blast and I managed arm and held me steady. "How could [email protected] 12 | The UB Post | February 2018 FEATURES So you want to graduate and stay sane? Tips on how to get through college like a pro

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Another year, another semester of and correct any issues needing to be school. If you’re a green as grass amended. Of course, this is harder freshman, or a even just a weary to do with classes that meet two or sophomore, you’re probably on the more times a week. However, I’ve verge of a panic attack right now. noticed that these classes will usu- While you tell yourself that you know ally assign large tasks at least seven how to handle it, I’m willing to bet days in advance. This way, you’ll be that there are some things you’re able to attack each of your homework dreading about this upcoming school assignments and still have time to year. How do I get enough sleep and spare. Which brings me to my next complete my homework assignments? tip… How do I balance my work and social Make a routine for yourself: Just life? How do I know if that girl in like how your class schedule is ar- CMAT-272 likes me? ranged according to day, so should While some questions are easy to your homework. While you may be answer (hint: she probably doesn’t), tempted to try and do all of your others require considerable work, in homework at once, doing so would order to better yourself for the classes usually result in you getting over- ahead. Thankfully, you have me to worked. Therefor, segment your Commons Learning UBC of courtesy Image give you some much needed advice homework, and tackle certain sub- on how to make it through another jects on specific days. I usually do my semester of exams, assignments, and homework the night it was assigned, overpriced Pearson textbooks. With- but it’s up to you on how you want out further adieu, let's hit the ground to segment your schedule. Perhaps running with something every stu- it's math on Wednesday, Writing dent is familiar with: procrastination. on Thursday, and Ethics on Sunday. Try not to procrastinate: I know, Find a routine that works for you by it’s easier said than done, but procras- experimenting until you find one tination can be a real killer of pro- that fits your life the best. ductivity, especially if you’re working And while you’re at it, try to stay on something with a tight deadline. I ahead of the curb. Most professors admit that I do occasionally procras- won’t mind if you work ahead, so if tinate, however, I eventually snap to you really enjoy the book for ENGL- you make a schedule that fits around fully, I’m more than willing to spill the best part? It’s completely free. All it and, as Larry the Cable Guy would 333 and want to finish it, then finish your needs, then you will have time the beans on UB’s best kept secret, you need to access the school’s Drive say, get’r done. While putting your it. As someone who has taken a lot to relax and prepare for what’s next. and a life hack I use to stay on top of is to sign into Google using your UB assignment off for an hour or two of english classes, I can tell you that Even if you don’t manage to have an my writing assignments. credentials, get a Google account of while you deflate after a long day there is nothing more satisfying than entire day to yourself, at least you can The G-Suite: You’ve no doubt your own, and boom, you’re done. In can be encouraged, waiting until the finishing all of your reading weeks have pockets of time during the day heard of Google Docs, Slides and addition to document sharing, the day before it’s due is a completely before the end of the semester. No or night where you can put every- Sheets, but did you know that the G-Suite also makes it easier to send different matter. Sure, telling your- one ever got an F for overachieving, thing aside and exhale. University has its own Google Drive, photos and videos to other students self that you work better while under so what do you have to lose? Finally, I want to talk to you a with all the utilities you’ve come to and professors, so you never have to pressure is an easy excuse. But more Give yourself time to breathe: No little bit about technology. By now, know and love? So what does this worry about how big your attach- often than not, the work you produce one ever said that college was easy. you probably know of the school’s mean for you? Well, for starters, you ments are before you send them. under the strain of a deadline will be On top of homework and your class multiple Wifi signals, your Outlook can begin a document, presentation I hope this advice gives you the sub-par compared to something that schedule, you’ve got a job, a family, inbox, and the Microsoft Office 365 or a spreadsheet on your personal piece of mind needed to succeed was prepared in advance. and perhaps children. You’re going subscription that is paid for through drive on your computer at home, during the next semester. Many of Rather than dwell on how much to be spending a lot of time tackling your tuition (by the way, that sub- share it with the school’s drive, and what I just told you were things I had you don’t want to do something, that tremendous workload, and it can scription expires when you graduate, pick up where you left off at the li- to learn on my own, through trial and think instead of how great you will often be difficult to make any time so consider downloading a non-sub- brary or in one of the many computer error. While I cannot make you do feel when that something is finally for yourself. However, while getting scription based version of Office labs on campus. Also, unlike Office any of the things I’ve mentioned in done. When I get an assignment, like everything done on time is critical, before you take your cap and gown). Online, you can edit your documents this article, I hope you give them a an essay, I try to complete a rough taking a break and just focusing on However, you have another useful in your spare time, if you have any of shot, and perhaps this semester will version of it a week prior to its due yourself is just as important. tool at your disposal that, for some the Google apps on your smartphone be a little easier. date. That gives me enough time If you think this is a tall order, reason, is rarely talked about or even or tablet, which is a whole lot easier to focus on my other assignments consider what I mentioned earlier. If mentioned by the faculty. Thank- than using the browser version. And

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that can ensure a definitive legal force, would cost the United States status for the DREAMERs. an estimated annual GDP loss of While some may ardently support $433.4 billion in the next ten years. the idea that the mass deportations As much as some members of of these young people can be a viable Congress may attempt to make the solution, this is not the case. In fact, current situation seem trivial, that the deportation and removal of the is not the case. The larger effects hundreds of thousands of children go beyond economics and politics— and young adults from the coun- people’s lives are at risk. try would have adverse effects on The delay in the passage of a Clean the country. One has but to take a DREAM Act is currently affecting short glance at the current state of DACA recipients who have an up- the immigration courts to begin to coming permit expiration date, those understand that the issues go deeper whose permit has already expired, than just making these DREAM- and those whose renewal date never ERs disappear. even fell into the renewal window In an interview for PBS News, issued by the Trump administration. news correspondent and commenta- At this point recipients cannot renew, tor John Yang spoke to immigration meaning, they are currently at risk Photo By Frederic J. Brown via GettyImagesvia Brown Frederic J. By Photo DREAMERS Protest President Trump’s Decision to rescind the DACA program judge and President of the National for being placed into deportation Act, the BRIDGE Act does not pro- Association of Immigration Judges proceedings if picked up Immi- On September 5, 2017, the Trump whom know no other country but the vide a pathway toward a legal status. Dana Leigh Marks to discuss the gration and Customs Enforcement administration rescinded the De- United States as their own. According to Jessica Taylor, lead current overwhelming immigration (ICE). ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals There are several pathways avail- digital political reporter for NPR, court backlog. When Mr. Yang asked These people are Americans, (DACA) program, a policy estab- able for addressing possible solutions. this bill would “codify the current about the effects of the Trump ad- being set apart only by the lack of lished in 2012 under the previous One potential solution may lie in the DACA program into law and extend ministration’s “stepped-up enforce- a U.S. legal status. They know no Obama administration. The program Clean DREAM Act, which is the it for three years.” The problem that ment” in regard to the immigration other country but this as their own, was put in place to shield 800,000 most direct and immediate solution arises from this bill is that it does not case backlog, Judge Marks responded some do not even know their native undocumented youth who entered to the pending issue. According to provide an ultimate solution for the that “The courts are basically on the tongue. Yet, each day they carry on the country as infants and children the DREAM Act of 2017 Bill Sum- DACA issue; it merely serves to buy verge of complete—being completely with their duties to provide for their from deportation. families and themselves, After rescinding even in the face of the un- the program, the Less than two months away from the deadline issued by necessary uncertainty being Trump adminis- prolonged by Congress. tration assigned President Trump, the lives of 800,000 young individuals Nonetheless, this must come Congress a dead- to an end, Congress must line of six months understand that the passage to propose and hang by the thread of Congressional inaction. of a Clean DREAM Act is pass a solution to the current issues mary, the Clean DREAM Act will more time for Congress to come up overwhelmed and collapsing under crucial, it is if not the fair thing to do, facing this group of youth known as allow young undocumented immi- with a permanent solution. the case load.” As the interview con- the necessary thing to do. “DREAMERS.” While many bills grants to obtain a conditional per- Furthermore, seeing as the va- tinued, Judge Marks expressed her The passage of this bill is the only have been proposed, currently no manent resident status. This status lidity of the status provided by the concerns regarding the efficiency of thing that can ensure a pathway to bill has been passed. would allow DREAMERs to work BRIDGE Act only lasts for three the immigration courts if the DACA a legal status for these individuals. As of last month, according to legally and allow them to freely leave years, DACA recipients would program were to completely disap- It will provide legality and thereby, United We Dream, an immigrant and re-enter the country. continue to live with the same un- pear by March 2018. true American freedom to indi- activist group, approximately 12,000 Other members of Congress certainty they are currently facing: Additionally, the disappearance viduals who have been active and DACA recipients had lost their pro- have introduced bills into the waiting to hear back from Congress of the DACA program and the productive members of this society, tection as their status expired. These House of Representatives. Among while putting their lives on standby DREAMERs would create an furthering their ability to contribute numbers are expected to increase these, Congressman Mike Coffman until a permanent solution is drafted. economic dent for the country. Ac- to America’s growth. Passing a Clean as more time passes by without a (R-CO) introduced a bill known as In short, while this bill may be cording to the Center for American DREAM Act is the most immedi- solution. the BRIDGE (Bar Removal of Indi- seen as a possible solution, it is not Progress, statistics show that end- ate and long-term solution to the The issue is pressing for the fu- viduals Who Dream and Grow our an ultimate solution and only delays ing DACA, and thereby removing current issue. ture of these young people, many of Economy) Act. Unlike the DREAM Congress from acting to pass a bill DACA recipients from the work 14 | The UB Post | February 2018 COLUMNS

FC Baltimore to begin inaugural season in NPSL By: Kyle J. Andrews Contributor Chewing Baltimore has a rich history of soccer be thrilled by this news.” “I appreciate the opportunity FC within the city and in surrounding Baltimore will participate in the Baltimore has given me and look areas. Just in July, Christos FC, an Mid-Atlantic Division, which in- forward to the challenge of building Gum amateur soccer club based from a li- cludes Charlottesville Alliance FC, the club,” Quaranta said, when ac- quor store in Glen Burnie, were tied FC Frederick, Legacy 76 (based in cepting the position. “Baltimore has with D.C. United (Major League Williamsburg, VA), Northern Vir- always had a rich soccer tradition and Bryonna Jay Soccer) until the 81st minute of the ginia United FC (based in Leesburg, produced tons of talent at every level Contributor U.S. Open Cup. VA) and Virginia Beach City FC. including top college programs from That badge of honor for Baltimore Among the leaders of the program across the nation. We look forward to The first episode of Chewing Gum, cy’s naivety gets her into a plethora of soccer fans could continue with FC are Project Manager Joe Shar- providing a high-level club option for a Netflix original series created and shenanigans where only her relatively Baltimore, a semi-professional team gorodsky, Director of Soccer Oper- all these top NCAA players as they starred by Michaela Coel, begins with worldly best friends can end up sav- participating in the National Premier ations Alex Lubyansky, Director of look to continue their development a close-up of Tracy (Coel) lustfully ing her. This binge-worthy show will Soccer League. The NPSL is in the Community Relations/Goalkeeping of the summer period.” gazing at her chaste boyfriend (John have you laughing in stitches while fourth-tier of the United States’ soc- Coach William Vanzela (Baltimore Before starting the season, Quaranta Macmillian) as they kneel in prayer cringing at all her uncomfortable cer hierarchy, below Major League Blast goalkeeper), Chief Financial must select his squad. The team held in his bedroom. This hilariously un- encounters. Chewing Gum is a won- Soccer, the North American Soc- Officer Paul Zlotolow, and Director opening tryouts on Sunday, January comfortable scene is the catalyst into derful television experience and will cer League and the United Soccer of Digital Media and Branding Gary 21. Only time will tell who is selected. Tracy’s main conflict, following her leave you hoping for a braided pigtail, League. There are 95 teams in the Pyatigorsky. throughout the series. The conflict knee-length jean skirt wearing friend NPSL. Last but not least, FC Baltimore being Tracy’s, a twenty-four-year- like Tracy. “It’s exciting news that the NPSL is Head Coach Brandon Quaranta will old British black woman, quest to lose coming to Baltimore,” NPSL Chair- lead the team onto the pitch during her virginity no matter how painfully man Joe Barone said of the team in the upcoming season. Before taking awkward she is in social settings. Tra- Baltimore, in December. “FC Bal- the helm of FC Baltimore, he was the timore is bringing a tremendous head coach of McDonough School in organization to the city and I know Owings Mills, MD, where he won a soccer supporters in the region will state championship in 2015. Heads Will Roll Wolfenstein 2: New Colossus Review Ricardo Santiago Rodriguez Staff Writer (PS4, XBOX One, PC)

A winner of more than one to decide out of the two people in it’s the grim setting that makes the game was designed this way, but it hundred E3 awards, Wolfenstein your squad who would survive in a players want to liberate America. does mean speed runs of the game 2 delivers in first person mayhem, trap. This caused a certain side sto- Now, there are some down are more likely to occur. while carrying a lot of controversy. ries to take place within the game. sides to the game. Players who are With all that said and done, The game has a rating of M 17+ due New Colossus goes back to the same used to Call of Duty and other FPS’s Wolfenstein II New Colossus gets a to its incredible amount of gore, route. This helps you embark on will have to take some time learning whopping 4.8 out of 5. The game is graphic violence, partial nudity, and different choices within the story. It the controls. Some are similar to reg- brilliant. Doing better than its pre- abrasive language. This game is not builds for a better experience unlike ular FPS’s, however Wolfenstein sets decessor, the game truly captivates for the faint of heart. With this rat- other FPS’s, where your fate is truly itself apart by its use of dual button the player. Giving them a taste of ing, you can expect about 95 percent set in stone. configurations to allow extra control a possible future, while showing of this game is shrouded with blood, The story is captivating. over the gameplay. This can hinder how America would fight back. The while its subversive plot engulfs play- Blazcowitz’s tale for liberating the the player. In one case if the player characters are well developed, the ers into liberating the United States United States takes a dark route as he forgets to hold R1 to open his weap- cinematics are brilliant with this from Nazi control. struggles with confronting his past. ons menu instead of just tapping, a generation’s consoles, and the at- The gameplay truly shines The protagonist continues to suffer grenade will be thrown. Worst-case tention to detail on the most minuet Get ready to pile up the kill count. when the bullets are flying. With during the first half of the game, scenario is that you throw at grenade level makes this game worth playing. Wolfenstein 2 New Colossus (2017) FPS’s (first person shooters), the not only from physical scars from as you are crouching behind a wall, Didn’t reach the clear out 5 due to is a first person shooter that excels gameplay can seem linear in combat. the past, but mental ones as well. leading to a death by suicide. some “interesting” developments in doing one thing, and one thing With Wolfenstein, you can approach Throughout the story, the tragic hero The game can also be dif- further into the game that players only: killing Nazis. This single player an objective through multiple av- contemplates about his upcoming ficult to maneuver if you forget your will have to see for themselves. Sorry adventure is the sequel to the 2014 enues of gameplay. Sadly, this only demise. Battling with the realiza- objective. The hint button is there to no spoilers. So game on and enjoy. reboot that brought about the dysto- occurs half way through the game, tion of life for his lover and children help, but everything else is up to the Here is a hint on the next game to pian future of post WW2 if the Nazis but is still worth the additional plays going on in a Nazi controlled world player. With no mini map to help the be reviewed. “Do you the remember won. The sequence of events take of duel wielding through a patrol of without him, Blazcowitz calls for a player, the game can feel aimlessly ewoks? Oh I ‘member!” place directly after the first game (A Nazis. Gameplay is also dependent higher power for assistance. It is a open. Only when bullets are flying New Order), with the Terror Billy on the difficulty level you choose. heartbreaking tale, while juxtapos- can players remember the golden slowing dying after completing his Which, in its classic fashion, taunts ing some hilarious scenes of drinking rule of FPS’s, if they are shooting at mission. The game follows true to players on picking easy with a paci- parties for levity. me, that is where I have to go. Yet its predecessor with graphic content, fier and bib. Yet, play on the highest Graphics are stunning in this is also, where Wolfenstein dif- profanity, and loads of murder. 2017 difficulty level, “Terror Belly” and the game. The developers did an fers. Many of the large fights with may have been full of first person you are guaranteed to rage quit. incredible job of making the world sub bosses, can actually be avoided shooters, yet none will give you a A returning feature is the look either dystopian or imperialistic, by running straight past them and ride into an alternate history like timeline choice. At the beginning of depending on the area of the game. escaping into the next portion of the Wolfenstein 2, “ya’ dig?” the first game in New Order, you had The created world may look grim, but game. Now, it’s unclear whether the 15 | The UB Post | February 2018 COLUMNS You don't need meat! Vegan rigatoni with roasted tomato

Olivia Dudley Editor-in-Chief

When my friend, Gloria Wiggam, decided to take the path of vegetarianism and veganism I was stunned. We bonded over sharing meals of meat at some of the nearby establishments the UB campus has to offer, what were we going to do for lunch now? Her solution was searching for dozens of recipes that sounded delicious. Wiggam has concocted many delightful meals that I am constantly sampling and the following recipe has been one of my favorites. Her homemade vegan rigatoni with roasted tomato has been one of her best to date.

Vegan rigatoni with roasted tomato Recipe by Gloria Wiggam

Ingredients:

2 cups of Rigatoni 2 cans Glen Muir tomato sauce ½ a can of diced tomatoes 3 cloves garlic 1 small white onion One pack of Field Roast Italian Sausage Eyeball estimate of sea salt 1 cup of blue curled kale 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon old bay 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method: Boil the rigatoni until it is al dente, frm to the bite. Combine the rigatoni with the sautéed onions, garlic and vegan Italian sausage. Pour in a 15oz can of tomato sauce, 1/2 can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of kale and the desired seasonings. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 2 minutes.

Tis quick and easy stove top meal can be created in under an hour. Trough her meals, Wiggam has allowed those around her to open up their palates to diferent meals. Many of us meat lovers have a tendency to stray away from meals utilizing the term “vegetarian” or “vegan,” but they are simply alternate dishes. If you are one of the people who curiously read this brief recipe because of the title that denies you your meat, I suggest you try something new for dinner tonight. Paul Frimpong is a 22 year-old creative based in Baltimore and currently studying Digital Communications, with a focus in design and production. He began with photography, but recently delved more into graphic design, where he’s been working freelance for the past year. These two pieces briefly showcase his work in both photography and graphic design.

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