Page 1 April 3–9, 2018 SAAB Pg. 4 Baby Skynet Pg. 4 BanG Dream! Pg. 7 Lizzy Martinez Pg. 9 The Volume 41, Issue 26 April 17–23, 2018 www.sinclairclarion.com SINCLAIR STANDS UNITED WITH #SinclairStrongerTogether EVENT Mame Thiome Following this, Pergram told the world go round. help people in situations similar to her Henry Wolski audience about the event that spawned Throughout the event, Sinclair’s own. Executive Editor this movement of positivity across various choral groups sang pieces “...After being called names and Sinclair. connected to the theme of unity and being chased home from school Jake Conger In building 2 this past fall semester, diversity, including “Ndikhokele frequently, somewhere inside of Reporter a Clarion paper was found heavily Bawo (Keep Me Safe),” “Even When myself I decided that if I was gonna vandalized against a race of people. He is Silent” and “If Music be the be called names for being Jewish or On Tuesday, April 10, several This racist act fueled the CMA to team Food of Love.”. being a Jew, I was gonna be the best Sinclair student clubs including the up with other students across campus Following this was guest speaker Jew I could be,” Frydman said. Choral Music Association (CMA), to create a group and find a way to Renate Frydman, a Holocaust survivor She closed her part of the program Communications Club and Brite respond to and combat these acts of who has been involved with Sinclair by telling those in attendance how Signal Alliance teamed up with the negativity at Sinclair. since 1986. She is also the director much of a great opportunity they Diversity Office to present an event Next, Professor of Music/Choral & of the Dayton Holocaust Resource had to become closer to others and focusing on inclusion and honest Vocal and Advisor to CMA, Nolan Center. encouraged others to come in every dialogue called Stronger Together. Long, addressed the participants. She spoke about her journey and day with love on their minds, and not The event started with the President “We decided that we wanted to do experiences, including immigrating hate. of CMA, Zane Pergram, speaking to something positive,” Long informed from Nazi Germany at a young age, Then, sociology professor Amaha the audience of roughly 150 Sinclair the crowd, “doing good serves as a and going to school in America, where Sellassie commenced the group community members. positive spark to help our future well she was discriminated against. discussion. Pergram encouraged the audience to being.” Even though Frydman had to leave continued on page 2 think about the preconceived notions Whether it was smiling at a stranger her native country at a young age, she they may hold, and to throw it out in passing or making eye contact did not let that get her down. When the window for the event. He stressed during conversation, Professor Long she started school in America and was that Stronger Together was a place for challenged the attendees to go to the bullied for looking different, she did students to grow and get out of their “next level.” He stated that these kind not give up on people. Rather, she comfort zones. of quality people are what make the decided to do something about it, and THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SINCLAIR COLLEGE FREE Page 2 Tartan News April 17–23, 2018 Stronger DHS Media Monitoring Database Together Cerridwyn Kuykendall is to stop the Associate Editor spread of fake continued from front news and, as He kicked off discussions by bringing As of April 3, 2018 the Department the DHS puts it up the major struggle of finding the of Homeland Security (DHS) has “[the] NPPD/ balance between equality and diversity. started the search for a contractor OUS has a “We all have different talents and to work on what they call a “media critical need abilities, and it’s not about how we monitoring project.” to incorporate minimize our differences to make The DHS along with the National these functions us equal, but it’s about how do we Protection and Programs Directorate into their acknowledge our difference, and still (NPPD) and the Office of the Under programs in order to better reach “Despite what some reporters may acknowledge our common humanity,” Secretary (OUS), are working to Federal, state, local, tribal and private suggest, this is nothing more than the Selassie said. compile a database to gather and partners.” standard practice of monitoring current Several tables full of a mix of students, monitor information concerning The reason DHS has given for seeking events in the media. Any suggestion faculty and staff of all ages and races, the public activities of media to create the database has been otherwise is fit for tin foil hat wearing, spoke on a variety of topics. professionals. questioned by many people and news black helicopter conspiracy theorists.” These topics included what diversity The database would collect outlets. The DHS has yet to select the means, the impact of music and how information on “top media A few independent news outlets, contractor to build the database, it can bring people together, what influencers.” Information such such as Forbes.com, are concerned and has yet to release much of any Sinclair does well and needs to work as current contact information, that the database will infringe upon explanation beyond their original on regarding inclusion, how campus publications the influencer has, or constitutional rights such as the statement regarding the need the community members can make a has ever, written for and political freedom of press. NPPD and OUS have for it. difference on a local level and in the sentiment. In response to some of these world and wherever else the discussions The way the database appears to questions, Tyler Q. Houlton, the Press went. define “media influencers” includes Secretary for the DHS, Tweeted this: “Music is stronger together, just everyone from journalists and like people,” Sellassie said in a group editors, bloggers, on air reporters, discussion. Without many voices adding correspondents, podcasters and even their talent, it wouldn’t have sounded as social media “influencers.” powerful. This is a reflection of course As part of their media monitoring on the community, the more opinions project, the DHS wants to monitor and ideas that come together, the more over 290,000 global news networks powerful the outcome. and social media posts in over 100 The day’s festivities ended with a final languages. The database will not be performance by Sinclair’s choir, and limited to one medium, but will rather attendees went on their way, mingling monitor “any and all media coverage.” and reflecting on the experience with This includes print, cable, radio, local friends old and new. and traditional news outlets and social Long later reflected on his thoughts media platforms, to name a few. about the event: “The mood in the room Currently seven different companies was one of warmth, positive electricity, are competing to create the media and uplifting. Students encountered new monitoring database. The company friends, and actually talked with others, that ultimately receives the contract rather than trying to discover kinship will be expected to provide a password with an electronic device.” protected database accessible 24/7, One thing that may stick with those with the ability to search by location, that attended were the words of Renate beat and type of influencer. Frydman that sums up the message of the The reasoning behind gathering the entire event: “Disliking someone only public activities of media professions, hurts you.” prepare for finals and Lip Sync Challenge. The Clarion will “2017 Spring Fling was memorable graduation. be represented with an information for me,” Kates Brommeland, Spring Fling There will be many table and a fake news quiz. Coordinator of Student and activities going on for There will also be free food and Community Engagement said. students to participate in. Campus and refreshments provided. “The building 8 plaza was full of Kali Macklin Community resource tables will offer This event also offers students excitement, energy, and was one Reporter networking opportunities for students. information on how to prepare for of the best days of spring. It was Student clubs and organizations will finals as well as provide financial amazing to see so many students, On Tuesday, April 24 outside of be sponsoring activities at the event. literacy information. It encourages faculty, and staff join us for the event. building 8 from 11-1 p.m. the Sinclair The STEM career community will be students to utilize the resources I look forward to seeing everyone Student and Community Engagement holding a Community Car Crash for available to them on campus such again this year!” office will be holding its annual all to participate in. The Library and as tutoring and study labs and offers The ultimate goal of this event is to Spring Fling event. Financial Aid office will be hosting connections to those resources. have fun, and offer students a time to The Spring Fling has been held on the “Game of Life” with Cash Cube. It also promotes involvement in relax and let loose before their final campus for several years. The event There will be an outdoor movie, campus life through encouraging week of the year. is meant to celebrate the end of the as well as live stage performances students to join many of the student academic school year as students including speeches and the first ever clubs Sinclair has to offer. Page 3 TartanCampus News Life April 17–23, 2018 President Trump Signs Executive Order in Hopes of Reducing Unemployment Kelsey Fitzpatrick during his presidency that helped aid Reporter low income households at the time.