22 Opinion JUNE 16, 2020 Zümrüt Ertem Reporter Senior Advice from Newport Alumni Seniors! You’ve survived high school. What’s next? Newport alumni have come back to give their advice! Jeff Probst (Class of 1979) ‘‘You never know when it’s your day to step up with a million dollars on the line.” Emma Lau (Class of 2019) “Don’t study last minute! College tests cannot be winged like high school tests. Take advantage of any tutoring services at your school. Mine has free tutoring and it is better to sign up for a tutor early rather than last minute when you need one because they might be full.” Yuka Kozakai (Class of 2019) “Embrace ‘work hard and play hard’, especially during fall quarter. Get out of your comfort zone and just talk to random people in your dorm because everybody else wants to make friends. Be super social and try new things, join clubs, and make upperclassmen friends. Make sure you are not toxic because nobody wants that.” Alia Smith (Class of 2019) “We spend so much time in high school saying ‘once I get to college...’ but we forget that once we get to college, it is hard. College is so hard. School is hard, making new friends is hard, and waking up is hard. In high school, I never got below a B, but then in my first semester of college, I failed one of my classes because I did not take care of my mental health. I want you seniors to know that college is hard, and taking care of your mental health will be the most important thins you learn in college. Another thing is that if you are tired of hearing people say that ‘college is going to be so fun’ like I was, I can guarantee that at the very least, it will be interesting. Good luck you crazy seniors!” JUNE 16, 2020 Opinion 23 24 Opinion June 16th, 2020 ATHENA KIM Editor JUNE 16, 2020 A&E 25 Senior Showcase: Art and Design Students Jessica LaBrache Attending: Rhode Island School of Design Why Art: I decided to attend an art specific school because I want to pursue a full time career as an artist in the future. I realized early on that I have a burning passion to create art that is both marketable, and speaks to an audience. Currently, art serves as a vessel for me to express myself and create open conversation about social justice and issues specific to my generation. Although I am currently undecided on a major at RISD, I have been considering both industrial design and animation as a future path. Eliot Kim Attending: University of Washington Why Industrial Design: I chose to pursue design because I enjoy seeing the things I make up in my head come to life. Julia Park Attending: Rhode Island School of Design Why Art: I started taking art lessons in 4th grade as it seemed like an enjoyable extracurricular activity. As I delved deeper into art, every aspect of my daily life was influenced by it. It acted as a stress reliever when I was mentally struggling, and in other times, it brought excitement to my day when I got to finish a piece or start a new project. Therefore, once drawing and painting became my routine, I realized that art is what I want to pursue in the future. 26 A&E JUNE 16, 2020 Christine Baek Attending: Rhode Island School of Design GPA: 3.95 ACT: 32 Why Art: I decided to attend an art school because art is something I've alwys been extremely passionate about from a young age. unlike any other subject, art gives me the opportunity to freely express my ideas and thouhts and work creatively. And I hope I can continue doing just that and grow as an artist during and after my time at RISD. Carol Zeng Attending: University of Washington GPA: 3.78 SAT: 1440 Why Design: I think that people are very visual beings - the way we think and why we think what we do is covertly influenced by visuals which is why I decided to pursue design in college. I want to learn how to think more critically and be more innovative through artistic expression. And I honestly can't see myself doing anything other than something art related... Star Wars: The Clone Wars Series Finale GARRETT MCAVOY Reporter It has been twelve years since the theatrical makes it so great. This is exemplified in the release of the Lucasfilm animated movie final season, where there are lighthearted Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and a lot has aspects to most episodes that young audiences changed in the world of Star Wars since then. can find entertaining, but as the season goes The movie went on to become a TV show on on there is an increasingly serious tone and Cartoon Network, but when Disney purchased darker themes compelling to older audiences. Lucasfilm, the series was cancelled. After The final story arc of the season runs the cancellation, fans were devastated and right up against the events of the third Star the state of the series was up in the air. Now, Wars film, Revenge of the Sith, but shown Images courtesy of Google Images. seven years later, the fan acclaimed animated from a different perspective. “The action, the series returns on Disney+ for one final season. suspense, it’s all there,” said Ben Kim (12) Because of how long the show has been of the final four episodes. Each episode builds around, many fans have grown an attachment in intensity, but when the suspense is finally to the characters and story of The Clone Wars. released, the narrative takes a melancholic This show has been around so long that a turn. “Although we expect series like this to graduating senior could have been watching have huge dramatic season finales, I think this show since they were in the first grade. the somber and depressing tone really gave “It really took twelve years, starting from this story an ending that it deserved,” Kim elementary school, to middle school, through explained. the very last days of high school to finish this With the series finally coming to an end, show, but it got it’s long awaited finale,” said Star Wars: The Clone Wars has closed off an Kian Bagasin (12). important piece of the Star Wars timeline and The ability of the show to span such a satisfied fans young and old. wide audience in terms of age is part of what June 16, 2020 A&E 27 #SixSeasonsAndAMovie: Community Review Tracy Leung Reporter Community first aired on NBC in 2009. With in a KFC flight simulator to surviving a zombie its memorable characters, snappy dialogue, and virus outbreak, one of the most notable aspects of hilarious parody episodes, the show soon garnered Community is how much it embraces the chaos. In a cult following and even managed to win multiple the episode Pillows and Blankets, a rivalry between awards, despite having low ratings at the time. Troy and Abed causes the entire school to break Community also stars a surprising amount of out into a tactical pillow fight, all of which is filmed celebrities who would later go on to grow their own in the style of a PBS war documentary. careers. Before Donald Glover became Childish But even when portraying the most ridiculous Gambino, he played Troy Barnes. Alison Brie, who of situations, the show manages to keep itself played Annie, later went on to voice Diane from grounded with its character development. For Bojack Horseman. example, Jeff Winger started out as a manipulative 2015 was when the show finally ended with a narcissist, but eventually learns to confront his total of 6 seasons. But ever since Community was own insecurities and became more empathetic as picked up by Netflix, it has experienced a resur- the series went on. gence in popularity. “It’s the best show,” says Mi- Although Community is best known for its chael Peck (12). “I love the characters, especially over-the-top situations, the majority of its episodes Abed.” are fairly normal. However, this doesn’t mean that Community is about a team of misfits at Green- they are any less interesting. Episodes like the one dale Community College, who form a study group where Shirley teaches Jeff how to play foosball called the Greendale Seven. The characters start off is entertaining, but it also sets up a reasonable fairly basic. Troy Barnes is an arrogant jock turned conflict between the two friends, just as they were sensitive nerd. Annie Edison is the youngest and starting to understand each other. The show has its most studious. Shirley Bennett is a devout Chris- share of heartwarming moments as well, like when tian mother. Britta Perry is an aspiring activist, but Abed makes a short film to try and express his often fails terribly. Abed Nadir is a movie enthu- feelings to his father. siast and also the most observant. Jeff Winger is Even when the stories in Community aren’t a slacker who originally created the group so he always realistic, the characters are. Because could sleep with Britta. Pierce Hawthorne is a no matter how chaotic or surreal the obsta- boomer. cles, everyone still tries their best to stay to- Although its premise may sound mundane, the gether. Maybe that’s part of the reason why show itself is anything but. From getting trapped the show still seems relevant after so long. 28 A&E June 16, 2020 Yung Lean - Starz Review 3/5 Miles Eden Editor Though the album reaches Pink’s choruses can take over the track.