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Biden visits Israel, Jordan as tensions rise on campus

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Students gather under umbrellas on Oct. 11 to mourn Israelis killed in the Hamas attacks (left). Members of the Emory community listen to a speaker during the vigil in honor of Palestine on Oct. 13 (right).

By Hilary Barkey Contributing Writer U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting Israel this morning after being invited by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is Biden’s latest show of support for the country during the recent outbreak of violent conflict between Israel and Palestine, sparked by Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. His visit is paired with his assignment of around 2,000 military troops to prepare for possible deployment to aid Israel.

Avery Adelman (24C), co-presi-

dent of Emory Hillel, expressed support for Biden’s visit.

“Biden is in line with American values for the past 70 years strongly supporting Israel and I support that stance,” Adelman said.

Emory Israel Public Affairs Committee President Sophie Kalmin (26C) said that this trip may be an indicator of political progress, even while it is only “delaying the violence” between Israel and Hamas.

“We’re going the diplomatic route versus the violence route, and to see Biden doing that on behalf of the U.S.-Israel relationship … makes me

Ph.D. students head to polls to vote on potential unionization

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A sign designates a polling location for the Ph.D. student unionization election.

By ilaH ross Contributing Writer Emory University Ph.D. students will cast their final votes today to decide whether or not to form a majority union, with polls closing at 7 p.m.

Voting began yesterday after seven years of advocacy by EmoryUnite!, a student-led union based out of Laney Graduate School.

Students can expect to learn the election results by mid-November. If at least 50% of voters choose to unionize, EmoryUnite! will officially be recognized as a majority union under the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

“The biggest and most official next step that will take place if we are to

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feel a little bit better,” Kalmin said.

“It’s comforting.”

However, a member of Emory Students for Justice in Palestine (ESJP) said she does not expect anything good to come from Biden’s visit.

Members of ESJP requested to stay anonymous due to safety concerns.

“Emotionally it’s just been really hard,” the ESJP member said through tears. “The president has already shown who he supports.

I don’t expect anything from him going. It’s all talk. It’s always all talk.”

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Mahmoud Abbas was originally scheduled to attend the Jordan meeting but canceled after an airstrike blew up a hospital in Gaza, killing an estimated 500 people. The ESJP member said Biden’s words and actions have sparked Islamophobia across the United States, including the recent murder of a Muslim child in Illinois.

“What the country is realizing, and the administration of the country is realizing, is that this is so much more serious than what they’ve made it out to be,” the ESJP member said.

“Because of [Biden] and because of

all the words he has said, it has led to this. It has led to the deaths of people in America.”

Division on campus Biden’s planned visit comes amid division on Emory University’s campus about who to support in the conflict.

Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern and Jewish Studies Geoffrey Levin, who also serves as the director of undergraduate engagement for the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies,

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Dining prices increase at Emory By allison MarksMan Contributing Writer Prices have recently increased between 4.5% and 6.5% on average across Emory University’s dining locations, falling in line with national inflation trends. Groceries themselves have become more expensive in Atlanta this year, with food prices having increased 5.5%, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Campus Life’s Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Sara Tanner attributed this spike in prices to inflation. She wrote in an email to the Wheel that price increases vary depending on the product.

The money students spend on dining plans and meals on campus contributes to utilities, staff, equipment maintenance and food costs, Tanner said.

At Kaldi’s Coffee, the items that remained on the menu between 2021 and 2023 saw an average price increase of 9.7% over the two year period. The price of Kaldi’s cold brewed iced coffee and avocado toast rose 22.3% and 21.7%, respectively, while the price of the breakfast burrito and steel cut oats remained the same.

Irene Chiao (25N) said she noticed Kaldi’s increased prices and is worried

Students order food from Faraya in Cox Hall. about affording the new costs. She because then I just keep running sometimes packs meals from home as through them,” Frieden said.

Despite student concerns, Tanner a result, which takes away time from noted that the University has seen an studying.

“It’s kind of stressful,” Chiao said. “I increase in the number of dining visits feel like I have to work more at my job, across campus compared to this time last year. pick up more shifts.”

Emory Dining is aiming to keep Students have also noticed price increases at Cox Hall’s food court. meals affordable for students while Emory increased the food prices at ensuring they remain high qualiFaraya, the Lebanese restaurant locat- ty, Tanner said. She added that the ed inside Cox, by 3% compared to Office of Financial Aid also factors last year, Faraya worker David Hamen the cost of food into financial aid packages. said.

“We will continue our efforts to Becca Frieden (26C) said she noticed that her meals at Maru, which provide students with the best possible is also located in Cox, have also been dining experience,” Tanner wrote. more expensive this year, causing her to run out of Dooley Dollars faster.

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Pulitzer Prize winner delivers speech at James W. Fowler Ethics event

By Julia GoldBerG Contributing Writer Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson urged a crowd of approximately 150 people to take a closer look at social dynamics and challenge their views on value and status during the fourth annual James W. Fowler Ethics Event hosted by the Emory University Center for Ethics on Oct. 16. The event, which was held at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, was a chance to reflect on the roots of race in America and discuss how individuals can shape the future.

Center for Ethics Associate Director Kathy Kinlaw (79C, 85T) said that Wilkerson, formerly a James M. Cox Professor of Journalism at Emory, was chosen to speak at the event to focus

on divisiveness in society. Wilkerson touches on this in her two New York Times bestsellers, “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration,” which traces the migration of African Americans from the Jim Crow South, and “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” which details racial stratification in the United States. “[‘Caste’] was very compelling because she was looking at the origins of our discontents as really a people, as human beings, and she’s looking across the United States but far beyond the United States as well,” Kinlaw said.

Wilkerson began her speech by emphasizing her identity as an African American author.

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TIsabel Wilkerson speaks in front of the crowd at the Center for Ethic’s James W. Fowler Ethics Event on Oct. 16.

change how people see the world,” Wilkerson said.

As the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for “Caste,” Wilkerson sees U.S. society through the lens of a caste system that is often more closely associated with India. She dove deep into Martin Luther King Jr.’s comparison of African Americans to the lowest tier of caste in India: the “untouchables.”

Wilkerson described caste systems as an “artificial and arbitrary graded ranking of human value within a society,” noting that it can lead to access or denial of resources and protection from authorities.

Originally, there was no need to classify people based on race because all of the early European colonists looked similar, according to Wilkerson.

However, she explained that the concept came into use when the colonists began to classify enslaved persons by race.

“This is an example of one of the ancient pillars of caste which is purity versus pollution: the idea that people who are assigned to the very top of the hierarchy … had to protect themselves against the presumed pollution that would occur with proximity to those who are designated beneath them,” Wilkerson said.

This hierarchical cycle of oppression based on race has endured, according

Emory tackles new, simplified FAFSA By alyza Marie Harris Contributing Writer As early decision applicants prepare their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a delay caused

by Congress’ overhaul of the form interrupted the normal application timeline. Now, the FAFSA is due Jan. 31, 2024 for all Emory applicants to accommodate the changes, according to Office of Financial Aid Assistant Director Mindy Filien.

Last application cycle, the FAFSA was due on Dec. 1, 2022 for Early Decision I applicants and Jan. 12 for Early Decision II applicants. The FAFSA submission deadline was not changed for this year’s regular decision applicants.

Typically released on Oct. 1, the FAFSA allows colleges and universities to determine if students are eligible for financial aid. The new FAFSA form, which is part of the FAFSA Simplification Act, is set to be released in December and has caused controversy as higher education institutions nationwide work through its changes.

The updated FAFSA includes fewer questions, requires less student and family information and a different measure for the federal government to look at when determining financial need.

The simplified FAFSA now contains 36 questions, a decrease from the 108 questions in previous years. Students will no longer need to manually add tax information to the form or answer questions about Selective Service registration and drug convictions.

Additionally, the federal government will use the Student Aid Index rather than the Expected Family Contribution measure to determine how much financial aid a student should receive. Students will be eligible for more financial aid under the Student Aid Index. Unlike the lowest possible Expected Family Contribution value of $0, the Student Aid Index can result in a value as low as negative $1,500. The Student Aid Index may also help more students qualify for federal Pell Grants.

Despite FAFSA’s new financial aid calculation measure, Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment and University

to Wilkerson, who cited the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 as an example. Referencing a circulated video of scenes after the Capitol had been cleared of the mob, Wilkerson said a crew of Black and brown janitors were brought in to clean up the aftermath.

“There was a police officer standing over them as they went about their humble work,” Wilkerson said. “I saw instantly the people assigned to the subordinated caste for 400 years in our country still consigned to their historic role of serving and cleaning up after the crisis that had been created by those who had had more power than they did.”

While the United States has made progress in overcoming limitations like these, Wilkerson said that there is still work to be done. She emphasized the importance of education and knowledge in breaking down this caste system.

Local resident Amy Speas attended the event and agreed that students on college campuses have the power to make significant strides in eliminating hierarchies.

“What a wonderful opportunity you all have to break down the social divisions,” Speas said. “Get to know your neighbor, particularly neighbors that don’t look like you, and I’d say that applies to both university social systems as well as all social systems.”

Referencing her handwritten notes from Wilkerson’s speech, Speas also reflected on Wilkerson’s book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” being banned in school systems across the nation.

“I’ll echo her own words and say … there should be no banning of knowledge, including ‘Caste’ and many other books that are now being banned,” Speas said.

Julie Zaharatos, a fan of Wilkerson’s book “Warmth of Other Suns,” said eliminating hierarchical divisions is an evolving process.

“We need to acknowledge where we’ve been if we’re going to get past some of the divisions that we have now,” Harados said. “You think you’re done but you have to keep working at it — actively working.”

What resonated most with Ayanna Rutherford, another community member, is Wilkerson’s insistence that “no one benefits” from a rigid caste structure.

“It’s a lot of work to be in a dominant position and a lot of work in a subordinate position that kind of removes your focus from your greater purpose in life,” Rutherford said.

News Editor Spencer Friedland (26C) contributed to reporting.

— Contact Julia Goldberg at julia.goldberg@emory.edu

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Emory University will not expierence delays despite the later release of the new FAFSA. Financial Aid John Leach wrote in an email to the Wheel that Emory will send out aid notifications to both incoming and returning students on time. Emory is not concerned with its ability to send out timely aid packages because the University uses the College Scholarship Service Profile to determine eligibility for institutional need-based aid for incoming students, which is not being altered this year, Leach added.

While first-year students are still required to fill out the FAFSA, Emory only uses it to determine federal financial aid and to adjust aid for returning students, Leach wrote. The FAFSA application deadline was also not extended for returning students, who have until Feb. 15, 2024 to complete the form. Leach wrote that aid notifications for sophomores, juniors and seniors are typically released during the summer, so Emory anticipates that it will have enough time to review and release these aid notifications, even with the extended FAFSA deadline.

Filien favors the new FAFSA, noting that students and parents were frequently confused about how to complete the former application correctly.

“If they’re simplifying it to make it easier, I’m all for it,” Filien said.

In the wake of the incoming changes, Filien said the Office of Financial Aid will have to create more reports to ensure students get the best financial aid offer possible. She also recounted personal struggles when filling out the FAFSA and feels students and their families will benefit from the simpli-

fied form.

“Back when I was a student, I don’t want to say it was difficult, but it was for someone who’s only 18 years old,” Filien said.

Although Federal Student Aid, which is a U.S. Department of Education office, announced the FAFSA overhaul in March, Filien said Emory will not know the exact changes to the FAFSA until the application is released. However, Filien said she will continue to advise students the same regardless of the FAFSA changes, stressing her typical advice: Do not miss out on potential aid by letting deadlines fly by.

Nicole Paula (24Ox), who is lowincome and a first-generation college student, said she is concerned about how the new measure for financial need would affect her financial aid package. Even though she receives an external scholarship coupled with institutional aid, Paula said her family is responsible for covering some remaining attendance costs, making finances a near-constant thought.

Exposed to only limited information about the FAFSA change, Paula said she still has anxieties concerning her financial aid package for the 2024-25 academic year, especially because she plans to pursue dentistry school.

“As of now I’m not in any debt, but I’m very scared of the debt I will be in,” Paula said.

— Contact Alyza Marie Harris at alyza.harris@emory.edu

win this election is the start of contract negotiations, which will basically be most likely a lengthy process where we come to the table with our demands and we negotiate with Emory,” said Nadia Raytselis (27G), a co-chair of EmoryUnite!.

David Meer (27G), who is also one of the co-chairs for EmoryUnite!, said students have to show up to a specific voting location based on their department. They then confirm their identity and vote on a ballot.

EmoryUnite! collected student signatures in favor of a union election last semester. After receiving signatures from over half of the Ph.D. students — far more than the 30% necessary to qualify for an election — EmoryUnite! officially filed a petition for an election with the NLRB in August. The student group then collaborated with the NLRB and Emory’s administration to decide a date for the election.

The student union is largely focused on securing an increased stipend, as graduate worker stipends have historically fallen below Atlanta’s living wage. Organizers also hope to fight for better facilitation between students and faculty members when complaints arise and better healthcare, according to Meer.

If students elect to unionize, Meer said the group would look into asking for a contract that standardizes teaching across departments. Meer, who is in the physics department, said he has to teach three semesters, while other departments’ requirements range from teaching for one semester to every semester.

“So we can say, ‘OK, Emory, we need this on our contract, are you going to give it to us?’” Meer said. “That’s when the back and forth comes in, of … how much money do we want versus what other benefits do we want.”

Ph.D. students who are away from campus to do instructional or research services for Emory outside of metro Atlanta can vote by mail. Students who are out of town for other reasons, such as visiting family or attending a conference, are not eligible to vote.

“For the people who aren’t on campus at the moment, who don’t live in Atlanta, they receive mail-in ballots,”

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Signs encourage Ph.D. students to vote to form a union.

Meer said. “Those will need to get back to the NLRB by Nov. 8, at which point things are counted. And that counting happens on Nov. 9, and that’s when we hear about whether we’ve won or not.”

In an email to the Wheel on October 18, Assistant Vice President of University Communications Laura Diamond encouraged every eligible Ph.D. student to vote in the election.

Meer explained that some students — particularly international students — are afraid of “retaliation” from the University, although the NLRB prevents institutions from discriminating against students who are in a union.

EmoryUnite! co-Chair M Wu (27G) explained that the group’s organizers took measures to ensure that students could vote without fear of their vote being exposed.

“We did a walkthrough last night of all the different voting locations to make sure that it wasn’t too close to a supervisor’s office or anything like that,” Wu said. “All the windows are blocked out. So there are measures we tried to take to make sure that it’s as confidential as possible.”

Raytselis added that EmoryUnite!’s leadership board is dedicated to addressing all Ph.D. students’ concerns if the union is formed.

“We want to hear your concerns,” Raytselis said. “Whether they’re town hall events or surveys or whatever method you choose, making sure that we are in fact getting input from every Ph.D. at Emory, whether or not they’re a supporter of union, whether or not they’re an active organizer, it’s critical that we as a union of Ph.D. workers represent the wants and needs of all of us.”

— Contact Ilah Ross at ilah.ross@emory.edu

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explained that both Palestinian and Israeli-affiliated students are struggling.

“Many Jewish students feel like their personal mourning has been ignored by friends and professors with the message being that Jewish lives don’t matter,” Levin said. “Many Muslims and Arabs feel like they are taking a huge risk just by saying publicly that Palestinian lives have value and that the broader political context matters.”

Levin emphasized that support does not have to be unilateral, noting that he can express his Jewish identity and recognize that Islamophobia is a major concern at the same time.

“This week, I’m wearing my kippah, in solidarity with Jews who feel vulnerable everywhere, but I also want to emphasize how deeply I care about my Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students,” Levin said.

Alysha Posternak (23C), whose mother is Muslim and father is Jewish, said conversations between students with varying views can be helpful during campus division.

“Something really important is getting people who are both proIsrael and pro-Palestine to talk to each other and first see each other as friends and understand who they are as a person and then try to understand where they’re coming from,” Posternak said. “A huge issue is people aren’t trying to and don’t want to understand where other people are coming from.”

Adelman, Kalmin and members of ESJP expressed wishes to increase dialogue with Israeli, Jewish, Palestinian and Muslim-affiliated organizations on campus.

“I would really like to start a discussion group between Jewish and Muslim students because Jews and Muslims everywhere — not just on college campuses and certainly not just on Emory’s campus — are very much at a disconnect and do not have bridges built between them, and I don’t think that’s right,” Kalmin said.

Kalmin stated that she met members of the Muslim Students Association and ESJP on Sept. 20 while at the vigil for Libya and Morocco, afterward texting one member to get coffee and another member her contact information, but did not receive a response from either. She said she is still considering whether to reach out again, considering the turmoil that recent escalations in the Israel-Hamas conflict have created.

Members of ESJP affirmed that they would like to organize events with Israeli-affiliated organizations and are considering inviting them to

an upcoming viewing and Q&A with the producers of “Israelism,” a film about Jewish identity and the IsraelPalestine conflict.

However, ESJP members expressed that they are hesitant to reach out for fear of backlash.

They have reported being subject to “Islamophobic and hateful rhetoric,” including a recent LinkedIn post from a Goizueta Business School alum. In the post, the alum denounced ESJP’s support of the “Free Palestine” movement and referenced members by full name when calling for their potential expulsion from the University.

After the post was released, Kalmin noted that Palestinian students’ perspectives are “equally as valuable” in conversations surrounding the conflict. Members of ESJP expressed similar sentiments, noting that it is important to differentiate between Palestinians and terrorists.

“Our organization, just because it has the word Palestine in its name, people assume that we are connected to terrorist groups, that we wish for the death of groups of people, and all these sorts of things just from the word Palestine,” an ESJP member said. “Palestine is just a place and it’s the home to a really resilient group of people.”

Additionally, Emory Healthcare released a statement on social media on Tuesday, referencing “antisemitic comments” made by an employee on a private social media account. The post did not name the employee, but said they are “one of our assistant professors.”

“We condemn such comments in the strongest possible terms and have immediately placed this individual on administrative leave pending an internal investigation,” the statement read. “As we navigate difficult conversations, our expectation is that all members of the Emory community continue to demonstrate empathy and treat each other with dignity and respect.”

When asked why the IsraelPalestine conflict has been so polarizing on campus, a member of ESJP did not hesitate in her response, referencing University President Greg Fenves’ Oct. 11 email. In this statement, the president expressed support for Israel, condemned Hamas and underscored his personal connection to Israel and Judaism.

“I place a lot of blame on the president of the University for his statement and not even recognizing the Palestinian lives and has yet to recognize the Palestinian lives, as well as any dean at the University,” the ESJP member said.

Adelman said she was “satisfied” with Fenves’ statement. Kalmin also

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expressed appreciation for Fenves’ strong condemnation of Hamas and acknowledgment of his ties to Israel, but noted that she was disappointed by Business School Dean Gareth James’ and Emory College of Arts and Sciences Dean Barbra Karuthamer’s responses, saying that they could have been stronger. “[Fenves] did a really beautiful job of calling Hamas what it is and telling the entire Emory community what they needed to hear and that was empathy, seek knowledge, peace and mourning,” Kalmin said.

However, members of ESJP said that they — and other members of the Emory community — felt that the University failed to adequately acknowledge or honor the Palestinians who have been killed in the conflicts. They expressed that the lack of support from the administration has been “unacceptable,” but that the group is working with less senior members of the University administration to help amplify awareness of Palestinian issues.

The members added that it is necessary to increase awareness, alleging that their social media pages have been “shadowbanned,” a term that references a site’s blocking of information posted by a certain account without telling the user.

“It feels like just the word Palestine has become taboo,” one ESJP member said. “Just mentioning the word ‘Palestine’ has gotten people banned from posting their stories. The administration will not mention the word ‘Palestine.’”

Adelman pointed to the passion that members of U.S. universities, including Emory, have for justice across the globe as a reason for the division on campus.

“Jewish students and Arab students are both deeply affected by this,” Adelman said. “We both have long histories related to this land …

Our connections to these communities, whether we are connected to our community at home where we went to high school or the community abroad, those don’t fade just because we’re at school.”

Student response Israel-affiliated organizations and Palestinian-affiliated organizations have separately hosted events to mourn the lives lost in the conflict.

Jewish Student groups organized the Oct. 11 vigil honored Israelis killed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which the United States, European Union and United Kingdom have designated as a terrorist group. Kalmin attended the vigil and said she was “in tears” during the event.

“It was beautiful and really it was what this community needed,” Kalmin said.

ESJP also hosted a vigil on Oct. 13 to honor the lives lost during the Hamas-Israel conflicts. After the event, several ESJP members said holding a space for Palestinian lives and voices felt powerful.

“I will remember it forever, honestly,” one member said.

Posternak discussed how the current conflict impacts students’ mental health.

“If you just lost someone, or multiple people in some cases, who you really care about, you’re scared that the rest of your friends and family in the region are OK,” Posternak said.

“I think that it’s taking a toll on the mental health of a lot of people on this campus.”

Members of ESJP said it is important to take media breaks when feeling overwhelmed, but noted that the people in Israel, Palestine and Gaza cannot take a break from the violence because they are experiencing it every day.

The University and student organizations are offering resources to students struggling with the conflict.

Adelman noted that Emory Hillel is open “all day, all week,” while Levin and his department are offering extended office hours to foster conversation and support students.

“Every Emory student deserves to feel safe,” Levin said.

Kalmin also advised students to reach out to their peers during this time and offer support.

“Check in on your Jewish friends,” Kalmin said. “Check in on your Muslim friends. Check in on everyone.”

Managing Editor Madi Olivier (25C) and News Editor Spencer Friedland (26C) contributed to reporting.

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Seek nuance in Israel-Palestine discourse Reducing the entirety of the Palestinian people to Hamas’ violent actions is incredibly dangerous.

Hamas is a radical organization in control of the Gaza Strip that orchestrated the Oct. 7 massacre of Israeli civilians, which has killed more than 1,500 Israelis as of Oct. 17. Global powers such as the United States, European Union and United Kingdom have designated Hamas a terrorist organization. However, since the majority of Palestinians from both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip were against breaking the ceasefire on Oct. 7 and have been critical of Hamas’ extremist positions, it is important that Emory students do not generalize Hamas’ actions to represent the larger demands of those in favor of Palestinian freedom.

Palestinian and Muslim students have felt that their statements in support of Palestinian liberation have been uncharitably misconstrued as pro-Hamas. Emory cannot allow this polarization to fester. Even in the face of the National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group’s claims that Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack was “a historic win for the Palestinian resistance,” it is important to recognize that SJP does not fully represent the diverse array of Palestinian viewpoints. Emory’s chapter of SJP should not be held to the opinions of the national organization.

As Hamas perpetrated acts of terrorism on Israel’s land, the country has been forced to respond. Hamas fighters hide among and do not distinguish themselves from civilians, which the Israeli government claims justifies blocking access to water, electricity and medicine for civilians in the Gaza Strip. This retaliation has drawn sharp international condemnation.

Similar to the distinction between Hamas and the entirety of Palestine, it is crucial to acknowledge that not all Israeli citizens nor Jews support the Israeli government’s recent retaliatory attacks or blockades on water, electricity and medicine. An Oct. 12 poll from Dialog Centre indicated that

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Following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, University President Gregory Fenves concluded his message last Wednesday with Emory University’s motto, “The wise heart seeks knowledge.” His advice to the Emory community was to construct informed opinions regarding the conflict.

Regrettably, this goal of nurturing respectful disagreement has significantly eluded our campus, and uneducated online discussions have driven us to further political entrenchment. The rampant propagation of misinformation and the palpable societal pressure to “choose the right side” has regrettably rendered current conversations unproductive.

It is imperative for every student at Emory to denounce violence against civilians and recognize the profound human suffering that has emerged in the wake of recent violence in Israel and Palestine. It is vital that students take a step back before posting uninformed opinions on social media or engaging in debate.

As the history of the IsraelPalestine conflict can be traced back

hundreds of years, it is impossible to encapsulate its complexities in any editorial. Instead, we plead that every Emory student inform themselves using reliable journalistic and academic sources like Associated Press, Brookings Institution, Reuters, Foreign Affairs, and NPR, not social media, prior to engaging in discussions with their peers. Below we call attention to several key ideas that are often clouded in discourse.

The United States and Israel have been allies since the United States was the first country to recognize Israel’s statehood in 1948.

Today, the United States considers Israel its most reliable partner in the Middle East — a partnership marked by numerous military, trade, scientific and cultural agreements.

Since conflict erupted this month, U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the country’s continued support for Israel, reinforcing this historic geopolitical allegiance. Given the United States’ numerous political and economic conflicts of interest, it is clear that it cannot offer its citizenry unbiased media insight in regards to the fight between Israel and Palestine. Americans and Emory students alike need to actively search for evidence-based news.

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86% of Israelis believed the surprise attacks carried out by Hamas were the result of “failures of the country’s leadership.” It is essential to condemn the actions of the Israeli government while recognizing the tragedy of the massacre of its civilians.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been marred by journalistic irresponsibility for decades, with many media outlets failing to maintain their commitment to objective reporting. Coverage has been plagued with bias, perpetuating misconceptions surrounding the conflict and sowing further division. It is incontestable that language surrounding the conflict on either side has reflected antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric.

Social media exacerbates the spread of misinformation, as platforms like X, Facebook and Instagram have become breeding grounds for skewed narratives and sensationalist claims, including among Emory students. Many students’ posts entrench existing divisions and distill the complexities of the conflict.

Since many narratives have been completely fabricated — from a video of a paraglider in South Korea presented as a Hamas air assault to a fake White House memo purporting an additional $8 billion in aid to Israel — it is clear that our platforms contribute to America’s climate of desensitization, creating a certain detachment from the realities of these conflicts through oversaturation of violent imagery and language. It is important that Emory students do not rely on social media to keep them informed, but rather center fact-based news sources and scholars on the conflict and bring focus back to the real victims: Israeli and Palestinian civilians.

It is essential that Emory students approach discussions on the IsraelPalestine conflict with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. Commit yourself to thorough research and understanding before engaging in discourse. Do not allow yourself to feel pressure to “pick sides” or make sweeping, virtue-signaling statements. Hold for

the complexity and depth of human suffering that exists within this conflict. In creating a space for communal mourning, be vigilant against the perpetuation of misinformation and actively seek out a multitude of nuanced, well-informed resources.

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United States, longest standing democratic sham Lola McGuire The Republican Party’s relentless efforts to barricade minority communities from the polls will once again rear its ugly head in the 2024 presidential election cycle. The United States, the cradle of democracy and a nation that boasts of leading the free world, continues its shameful attempt to expunge citizens from the voting process.

Nothing justifies burying something as vital as voter registration under layers of bureaucratic obtusity, when, in reality, registration takes no more than five minutes. Voting disenfranchisement is an outright travesty to U.S. democracy.

Washington, D.C. and 24 states have enacted or implemented automatic voter registration. This system should be a norm across the nation.

Automatic voter registration allows citizens to seamlessly register to vote while interacting with other bureaucratic agencies.

The most common example is at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): When renewing peoples’ driver’s licenses, DMV workers ask citizens if they wish to register to vote, and with a mere signature, people secure their place in the electoral process.

Full voter registration capabilities encompass the right to register on Election Day, during early voting — in person or through absentee ballots — and even offer the opportunity for same-day registration.

Let us not just show up at the polls. Let us march there with the unshakable belief that our collective voice will be the force of change that this world desperately needs.

The three most difficult states to vote in are New Hampshire, Mississippi and Arkansas. The majority of restrictive voting policies can be found in Republican-led states. Georgia is a phenomenal example of where the Republican-led legislature heavily manipulates the Black vote within Atlanta.

The origin of this was the spiraling lies propagated by former President Donald Trump’s claim, “In actuality, the Big Lie was the Election itself.”

Republican states accelerated the volume of restrictive bills that inhibited minorities from voting in as high volumes as their white counterparts.

In fact, within one year, 19 states have passed a staggering 33 laws constraining voter registration and voter access. We cannot ignore the evil parallels with the past — manipulating the political process by limiting who is able to show up to the polls is something conservatives have been doing for many years.

In 1870, the 15th Amendment was a hopeful light, granting all people the right to vote, regardless of skin color. However, southern states quickly passed Jim Crow laws to bar Black people’s access to ballots by imposing literary tests, poll taxes and grandfather clauses. There were rare cases where Black people were allowed to vote but the vast majority of candidates were all white; Black people were not given the opportunity to vote for anyone who would really advance their priorities and protections. The disenfranchisement then echoes today’s struggle.

Strict voter registration laws are not exact mirrors of what it was like for a Black person to vote during this time.

However, the goal of the power-wielders is still the same: get “those” people to not vote.

The audacity of the Republican Party astounds, even appalls, me. It is deeply hypocritical and baffling that the party which prides itself as the champion of patriotism seeks to obliterate the very cornerstone of U.S. history: democracy.

Our democracy stands in tatters, and I’m left wondering if it ever truly stood strong.

Throughout history, equal opportunity, access, resources and empowerment to vote have never been present in our country.

By now, a nation that claims to lead the free world should respect the opinions and identities of its citizenry enough to ensure the exercise of their democratic rights.

It is unjust that a person in Oregon enjoys greater democratic access than someone in New Hampshire. A democracy that does not open its arms to all is no democracy at all; it is a sham, a deceit and a national betrayal.

Voting is not just a civic duty; it is an unequivocal obligation for our younger generation to rise above the hurdles and march to the polls with unwavering determination.

We must be the voice for those who cannot defend themselves. Organizations like Young Democrats of Emory and Emory Votes Initiative will help any and all students get registered. In past years, Emory University has also had a surplus of Election Day programs and resources to ensure students can cast their ballots without unnecessary hassles.

I have no doubt that the University will once again step up to the plate in 2024. Georgia’s presidential primary election is on March 12, 2024 — the registration deadline is Feb. 12, 2024.

I implore every capable student to seize this opportunity. Understand that the right to vote is not just a privilege — it is a hallowed right that we must treasure above all else.

Let us not just show up at the polls.

Let us march there with the unshakable belief that our collective voice will be the force of change that this world desperately needs. The status quo is no longer acceptable, and immediate action is imperative. The time for passive observation has passed. It is now vital for all parties to actively demand government officials to stop barring people from the ballot box.

Lola McGuire (26C) is from Nashville, Tenn.

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Savior siblings: A battle between ethics or saving lives Ahona Haque Adam Nash was born on Aug. 29, 2000. Immediately after his birth, blood from his umbilical cord was collected to be given to his sister, Molly Nash. His cord blood boosted her low platelet counts caused by Fanconi anemia, a genetically inherited disease primarily affecting bone marrow. In order for Molly to have a successful bone marrow transplant, her parents chose to conceive Adam through embryo selection following in vitro fertilization. This story was the first ever documented case of a “savior sibling.”

The trauma and stress placed upon a savior sibling should not be overlooked while yearning to save the life of another.

A savior sibling is a younger child who is born to be a medical donor to their older sibling with a fatal disease.

Although this has the potential to save many lives, the concept of savior siblings poses a unique ethical conundrum for many families, prompting an ongoing debate in the medical community about the ethical concerns of a savior sibling.

Considering these factors, the medical community must allocate more research and technological advances in defining the ethics of conceiving

savior siblings as a viable form of medical treatment, focusing also on the mental health of savior siblings.

The use of this medical treatment more often than not results in a slippery slope of ethical responsibility that leads to increasingly complex dilemmas. Currently, savior siblings are used primarily for bone marrow transplants.

If scientists isolate specific genes using this technology for traits such as hair color or intelligence, then what would stop their parents from also choosing specific traits for their child? Choosing favorable traits for your child is the art of creating a designer baby, which crosses the many moral and ethical lines. The possibility of creating designer babies has been a large concern in the medical community, and the use of savior siblings would allow parents to choose specific, superficial traits for their children.

Moreover, the mental welfare of the child becomes an ethical concern. A savior sibling may feel their only purpose is to serve the needs of the terminally ill sibling. Considering that savior siblings cannot consent to the procedures being done, only the wishes of the parents are truly expressed. As they grow older, the savior sibling may feel pressured by their parents and family to continue giving consent to procedures. Because this will naturally instill feelings of depression and lack of self-worth in the child, the medical community must reconsider if the savior sibling’s treatment is worth the cost of the bundle of ethical concerns.

This allows us to explore the psychological impact that savior siblings

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can face. In addition to developing feelings of being unwanted, parents may value and nurture the savior sibling less compared to the first child.

According to a 2013 Wake Forest University study, savior siblings reported lower self-esteem than their peers and one-third of all the siblings had severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Being a savior sibling can lead to deep psychological problems during such formative years, which can progress into greater problems as they develop into adulthood. Even if a savior sibling learns they were conceived for the primary purpose of helping their sibling, a non-savior sibling who was unable to donate tissue may feel a larger disappointment because they were unable to save the life of their sibling.

Considering these research findings, it is clear the psychological state of a savior sibling is a huge factor in the array of ethical implications and poses a huge obstacle to the continuation of

this treatment.

A multitude of perspectives has been considered in order to distinguish whether the concept of savior siblings is ethical. It is difficult to only argue “yes” or “no” to this particular issue, which can save a number of lives but leads to an ongoing trail of ethical concerns. The trials of being a savior sibling must be thoroughly considered when making a conclusive decision about its ethicality. However, I believe that the broader argument to make is that the ethics of savior siblings do not prove it to be a feasible treatment today.

Given that this practice has a high risk of compromising the welfare and psychological state of the child, savior siblings pose too many issues to remain as a viable treatment in modern medicine.

Moreover, the practice could lead to the justification and normalization of even more harmful practices, such as creating designer babies. It

is thus clear that the ethical, psychological, and moral implications of savior siblings far outweigh the limited medical benefits they offer.

Many families with a terminally ill child, similar to Nash’s, would usually navigate through various treatments in order to find a life-saving cure for their child.

In 2017, 17 years after the cord blood donation from Adam to Molly, their parents openly said, “If you were in my shoes, I think you’d react a whole lot differently and the people that would continue with ‘I’d let my child die,’ I tip my hat to them. Good for you that you could watch your child die and not do anything.”

The controversy continues.

However, the trauma and stress placed upon a savior sibling should not be overlooked while yearning to save the life of another.

Ahona Haque (26C) is from Atlanta, Georgia.

Don’t let Democrats off the hook for the chaos in the House Pierce McDade In a matter of irony only possible in American politics, successful efforts to avert a government shutdown have led to a shutdown in the House of Representatives. Following Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.)

11th hour deal with Democrats to avert a looming government shutdown, the House of Representatives voted 216210 for his removal on Oct. 3 and his position still remains unfilled. While the plan was formulated by the eight Republicans who voted against the speaker, it was ultimately the union of 208 Democrats that sealed McCarthy’s fate. This has left the House paralyzed as Republicans squabble to find a consensus leader. The Democrats’ decision to oust McCarthy is a grave political error which highlights their own contributions to polarization, and this will hurt both the Democratic agenda and the American people.

Since former President Donald Trump’s chaotic departure, Democrats have painted themselves as the party of reason. They’ve professed their dedication to progress, governance and the people. While Republicans are focused on sham impeachments and the culture wars, Democrats are focused on kitchen table issues, like inflation reduction and climate change. Unless, of course, they can do something they believe to be politically-advantageous by deliberately

sending the Republicans into chaos, and in the process, halting our government. The removal of McCarthy demonstrates how quick Democrats are to abandon their focus on the people when a politically-expedient opportunity arises.

Democrats claim their vote against McCarthy was a vote against Make America Great Again (MAGA) extremism. Considering their votes aligned with those of the Republican Freedom Caucus, who are actual MAGA extremists, this reasoning makes no sense.

Democrats are naive to claim that the vote to remove McCarthy was anything but an attempt to make Republicans look bad. The squabble to become the next speaker of the House has highlighted divisions in the Republican party, which has made Democrats look put together in the media. But once the dust settles, Democrats will be considerably worse off than they were with McCarthy.

Democrats have affirmed that in divided government, partisanship is more important than progress.

With the divided Republican caucus unable to agree on a consensus nominee, it may be weeks before the House has a speaker. While Republicans pledged to elect Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)

as speaker on Oct. 17, the day ended with no consensus and Republicans pledging to try again on Oct. 18. Even if a speaker is elected on this date, the two weeks it has taken is not time Congress nor the American people have to spare. With a looming Nov. 17 budget deadline, Congress needs to act fast to avert a government shutdown.

A shutdown would mean a stoppage in pay for nearly 2.2 million federal employees and 1.3 active-duty troops, significant uncertainty in the economy and even a disruption in federal education funding to school districts, colleges and universities. This is something that Democrats understand, and they were certainly not quiet about McCarthy stalling on the issue. Yet they were still willing to trade a short term political boost at the expense of the American people.

Even worse, the next speaker is far less likely to work with Democrats on any issue. While McCarthy might have been willing to give concessions to Democrats knowing his career rested in their hands, it is unlikely that the next speaker will be willing to reach across the aisle. After all, McCarthy just got shafted by Democrats for reaching across the aisle to them. The next speaker won’t do anything but give far-right lawmakers like Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) exactly what they want. Especially if the next speaker is Rep. Jim Jordan, a far-right extremist and Trump favorite. From cutting vital Ukraine funding to raising the social security age, putting the far-

right at the helm of our government is dangerous. This not only applies to the upcoming budget negotiations but also to any bipartisan policy that Democrats wish to focus on in the coming year. Because of this, even if a speaker was chosen tomorrow, the likelihood that the majority-Republican House and majority-Democratic Senate would come to a consensus on the budget in time is incredibly low.

This time around, Democrats have no one to blame but themselves.

However unfair it may be, Democrats need to be the party they claim they are.

The Democrats’ decision is just the latest showing of how deeply polarized our government and society has become. Not only will it have real world consequences for Americans, but it also sets a dangerous precedent for the future. While Republicans did it first with their sham impeachments and budget antics, Democrats have affirmed that in divided government, partisanship is more important than progress. McCarthy’s removal is the first time in American history that a speaker of the House was removed from the job, but it won’t be the last.

Democrats have sent a message to Republicans and set a precedent that if a small minority of Democrats want a future Democratic Speaker dis-

missed, all they have to do is ask the Republicans. This is dangerous for our government and for our country. It will lead to more partisanship and extremism, all at the expense of the American people.

Democrats are not the only ones at fault for the current chaos in the house, however. Divisions within the Republican party are the main reason why McCarthy had to leave the speaker’s office in the first place. Republicans catering to far-right extremists and lack of care for the American people has left Congress disillusioned and dysfunctional for months. Whether it be holding the budget hostage or holding impeachment inquiries with no evidence, Republicans have shown time and time again their lack of regard for governance.

However unfair it may be, Democrats need to be the party they claim they are. The Democratic Party needs to be the party of reason and progress. Democrats may not have started the current chaos, but they certainly enabled it. In order to avert a government shutdown, which impacts every American, and fulfill their elected duties to serve the American people, Democrats must end the partisanship. Otherwise, we must take notice at the ballot box. Voting out McCarthy was a grave mistake for Democrats. If they’re not careful, they may be next on the chopping block.

Pierce McDade (25Ox) is from Bloomington, Ill.

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Arts Entertainment SPC concert draws small crowd, big energy

By AmAndA Lerner Contributing Writer Fivio Foreign, Rich the Kid and Baby Tate arrived at McDonough Field straight from the “City of Gods” on Oct. 14 for Student Programming Council’s (SPC) annual Homecoming concert.

Following popular guests from previous semesters such as Jack Harlow, Flo Rida and Dominic Fike, SPC had a lot to live up to for one of the most highly-anticipated school-sponsored events of the semester.

Students gathered together on McDonough Field as the evening began, marking the midway point of the fall semester with SPC’s biannual concert.

This year’s lineup garnered mixed responses from students.

Some complained that they did not recognize the three artists chosen, while others expressed excitement about the lineup.

“I’m just excited to be here with my friends, and I think it should be a fun night,” Phoebe Hyde (26C) said.

This event drew 2,044 students, according to SPC President Anna Sotirescu (24C), a smaller crowd than SPC’s spring Flo Rida concert, which garnered 3,750 attendees. Baby Tate

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Fivio Foreign enlivened spirits at McDonough Field.

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GAYLE embarks on headline ‘scared but trying’ tour By eLLen Choi Contributing Writer

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Despite an abnormally low turnout, attendees at the fall 2023 Homecoming concert brought passion to McDonough Field. hit the stage 20 minutes after her scheduled start time, donning a baby-blue dress and a contagiously-positive attitude.

Despite a smaller crowd, she did not let the lack of people stop her from delivering an electric performance.

Students embodied the idea of quality over quantity; the fans who were present displayed tremendous energy and support for the singer.

“Baby Tate was perfect for this,” Jonah Singer (27C) said. “I think she’s killing it tonight … I am twelve-out-often happy with Baby Tate tonight.”

Beyond providing the musical guests, SPC offered students free food‚ including fan-favorite Insomnia Cookies and a live DJ to keep everyone entertained between artist performances.

More students arrived during Baby Tate’s set, showing increasing spirit with loud cheering and singing as she went through her setlist.

However, not all students were as enthusiastic with her performance.

“The crowd size is quite unfortunate,” Daniel Ren (24B) said. “Exceeded [my expectations] because I had low ones — I’m not gonna sugarcoat it.”

Despite some negative reviews, Baby Tate got many in the crowd dancing when she sang her viral TikTok hit, “I Am” (2020), and showcased her true performing ability with her most famous song, “Hey, Mickey!” (2016). The

artist delivered her songs with confidence and charisma, to a point that the crowd emanated the passion of a large music festival, and her performance showcased her star factor and ability to capture an audience while simultaneously rocking the stage.

Yet, Baby Tate was just the beginning of a great night of performances.

When students heard the opening lines of “New Freezer” (2017) an hour later, the energy was palpable, and Rich the Kid immediately took the spotlight.

While he is known for his catchy hits, like “Plug Walk” (2018), the rapper gave students an especially unique experience with a special announcement.

“I have a new album coming out soon,” he told the crowd, who erupted in cheers at this news while the artist began to sing one of his upcoming unreleased tracks.

Following Baby Tate’s delayed start, all the other artists performed in a timely manner, with each set lasting about an hour. Headliner Fivio Foreign finally took the stage 15 minutes past his expected start time to begin his highly-anticipated performance.

The artist proved his top spot in the lineup as he performed tracks on which he collaborated with some of the world’s most successful performers, including Drake and Kanye West.

Hundreds of students formed mosh pits in the center of the field during

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GAYLE is only 19 years old, but she talks about songwriting like she has been doing it for decades.

When she speaks about her music, the tone of her voice quickly switches from a teen artist to a seasoned expert. The Grammy Award nominee and singer-songwriter of the Platinum-certified song “abcdefu” (2021) spoke with The Emory Wheel about her exciting journey as an artist.

The artist is currently showcasing her fierce craft on her “scared but trying” tour, which began in Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 17 and will conclude in Nashville, Tenn. on Nov. 15.

In her powerful latest single “leave me for dead,” GAYLE sings about being left by a partner, aggressively pushing away the heartbreaker.

GAYLE received this song from her friends, and while it was “already so beautifully written,” she said that she rewrote the song to fit her personal experience in finding “empowerment” after breakups.

“I really wanted to find out what I wanted to say with that song and hone in on that point,” GAYLE said. She described her usual songwriting process as constructing ways for songs’ key messages to be delivered.

“Most of the time, I start with the general idea of something I want to say, and then I try my best to fit it melodically and scenically with the music,” GAYLE said.

Her music boasts “intensity” in melodic layers and vocal productions, which GAYLE referred to as the “strongest feature” of her composition style.

“I’m always thinking about my songs and how to intensify them,” GAYLE said. “Everything in my song is a purposeful decision that’s made down to the guitar tone or with lyrics or melodies.” GAYLE’s tour follows her spending the summer opening for her idols Taylor

Swift and P!nk.

“Opening up for Taylor was the most exciting thing in the whole entire world,” GAYLE said. “A lot of venues that I played with her, I actually grew up going to. So it was very full circle for me, and I was very very sentimental about that whole tour.”

GAYLE’s performance before Swift at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was not her first visit to Atlanta; many of her family members live in the city.

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GAYLE is embracing experimentation for her ‘scared but trying’ tour.

“Getting to see Taylor’s show and go to a stadium that I know a lot of my family’s been in — it was really cool, really fun, and a pinchme moment for sure,” she said.

GAYLE recalled embarking on a Segway tour with her brother the second to last time she was in Atlanta.

“I was one of those kids where my family dragged me out to a Segway tour,” she chuckled. “I was one of those angsty teens on a Segway.”

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FILM SERIES REVIEW

‘Love is Blind’ season 5 reproduces stale tropes, sympathizes with anti-hero ing characters. There is simply no one to root for. Taylor Rue, who gets limited screen time, is beautiful inside and out, quickly realizes JP Pierce is more in love with the United States than he will ever be with her.

Izzy and Stacy Snyder are a match made in hell. Their tag-team bullying of Johnie, Stacy’s genuinely scary makeup and Izzy’s “lost and found” for the accessories left behind from onenight stands speak for themselves.

Just in case you are not convinced yet, Stacy repeatedly crones “I lurv you” all through the season — unironically.

By CAtherine GoodmAn Music Desk Love is not blind, and neither are the viewers. The reality television series “Love Is Blind” premiered in February 2020 and has since produced five seasons based around the question, “Is love truly blind?”

The contestants go through four distinct phases during the show — speed dating through an opaque wall, getting engaged, the physical reveal and finally a climactic wedding scene While to the rational mind, the prospect of marrying a complete stranger after five weeks might seem absolutely insane, it typically makes for good television.

However, season five, which concluded on Oct. 13, should have stayed in the drafts.

As a self-proclaimed reality television junkie, I was ecstatic to start the new season.

There is nothing quite like watching other people engage in delusional behavior in order to soften the blow of one’s own horrific romantic endeavors.

“Love Is Blind” often exercises the perfect mix of second-hand embarrassment and genuine investment.

Although 75% of the footage hurts to watch, the 25% of authentic personal growth, budding romance and petty drama captures my attention.

Season five, however, sacrifices all

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100% to downright cringe. I think all viewers can agree that the love triangle trope has long been exhausted. The first triangle between Izzy Zapata Jr., Johnie Maraist and Chris Fox is the classic “Love is Blind” affair — one girl, two guys; girl chooses, but now this guy has a new girl; girl returns to her abandoned lover, who eventually accepts her again. I did not know who to pity.

The second love triangle is a never-before-seen pre-show relationship saga. On the brink of proposing to Aaliyah Cosby, Uche Okoroha reveals his previous relationship with another cast member, Lydia Velez Gonzalez.

This revelation is somehow the driving force of drama for the remainder

of the season. Uche claims Lydia is a stalker who followed him to the pods with the intent to rekindle their flame, while Lydia, of course, refutes this claim. This inventive transformation of the love triangle trope was interesting for approximately one episode, but the overdone focus on this saga quickly became exhausting.

The show’s fixation on miniscule plot lines is likely a product of this season’s horribly incompatible couples.

Instead of the typical four or five couples showcased, only three pairs make it to the reveal, and only two make it to the altar. There is only so much attention two sub-par couples can warrant.

Nevertheless, the tired drama is nothing in comparison to the terrify-

Although 75% of the footage hurts to watch, the 25% of authentic personal growth, budding romance and petty drama captures my attention.

Last but not least are Lydia and Milton Johnson IV. Lydia is the least likable character this season. Her entire

personality is being loud, desperate and emotional. At 30 years old, Lydia is somehow less mature than her 24-year-old fiance. Milton is young and smart, and although slightly boring, he is the only character with some class.

Unfortunately, season five of “Love Is Blind” is a miss. However, the discourse on social media continues to be wonderfully entertaining.

TikTok videos dissecting body language, roasting the main couples and even highlighting the storylines that did not make the final draft are the most interesting parts of this season.

Although the drama is overdone and the characters are unlikeable, this season is not a reflection of the show as a whole.

Love may not be blind, but this franchise has produced a number of successful couples such as Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed from season one, Alexa Alfia Lemieux and Brennon Lemieux from season three and Brett Brown and Tiffany Pennywell from season four.

Watching strangers fall in love “sight unseen” is cute, and to be frank, who does not love a little petty drama?

While season five is sadly not worth the watch, “Love Is Blind” is not a franchise to overlook.

— Contact Catherine Goodman at catherine.goodman@emory.edu

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ALBUM & CONCERT REVIEW

Upchuck levels up with album release, live show

By SAm BArtLett Senior Staff Writer “One more song!” the crowd chanted incessantly as Upchuck’s album release show at Aisle 5 came to a close.

At the behest of the fans, lead singer KT stumbled back to the mic stand.

Guitarist Mikey strummed the intro to the band’s self-titled track from their debut album as the crowd opened up for one last mosh pit. Right on cue, KT screamed “Stop Cop City!” before diving backwards into the arms of the frenzied fans.

chuck formula, still pumping out sublime highlights like “Hush Toy.” However, Upchuck exercises much more sonic subversion in the second half of the album.

With its fifth track, “Crashing,” the album starts to vary to a much larger degree.

“Crashing” itself is the track that strays the most from the rest of the tracklist, crafting a similar feel to the band’s 2022 hit “Facecard.”

These songs have much more of an indie rock sound compared to the rest of the band’s hardcore punk-centric catalog.

“Hierba Mala” is an energetic, angsty song written in Spanish and sung by drummer Chris Salado.

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Upchuck delivered an energetic performance at Aisle 5 on Oct. 13 for their sophomore album’s release party.

The Atlanta-based punk-indie outfit broke into the local punk scene in 2018 and later saw a quick rise in popularity with their chaotic live shows and smashing 2022 debut “Sense Yourself.”

Following their first record’s success, the anticipation for their second project “Bite the Hand That Feeds,” released Oct. 13, could not have been more palpable.

This anticipation was warranted: fans should be thoroughly satisfied with this sophomore effort.

The rhythm gives this track a pace comparable to “Freaky.”

So far, Upchuck has set a precedent of featuring Salado on a Spanish track on every album, with “Hierba Mala” and “Perdido” (2022).

The instrumentation in “Bite the Hand That Feeds” is perfectly balanced between stylistic noisiness and careful efforts not to overshadow KT’s vocals.

The drums drive the album’s pace, making it feel even shorter than its 33-minute runtime. “Hush Toy” highlights this skillful exercise in rhythm and speed.

The guitars keep pace with the drums at times while backing KT’s vocals at others, providing melody while also delivering a consistent wall of sound. KT’s vocals match the instrumentation perfectly, with plenty of energetic screaming and poppy choruses.

While the sound of “Bite the Hand That Feeds” is angsty, energetic and punk, sometimes the lyrics paint a different picture.

Part of what makes Upchuck so unique is their combination of punk, indie rock and pop themes both instrumentally and lyrically, and this is evident in the group’s sophomore project.

Although songs like “Freedom” and “Scrugg” boast Upchuck’s typical conscious political messaging often associated with the punk scene, not all tracks follow this theme. “Crashing” discusses young love, while “Freaky” is about unabashed confidence and a fastpaced lifestyle.

Part of what makes Upchuck so unique is their combination of punk, indie rock and pop themes both instrumentally and lyrically, and this is evident in the group’s sophomore project.

The album’s sound makes for an absolutely electric live experience.

“Sense Yourself” is meant for hard head-bobbing, but this new album leads to frenzied jumping, emphatic kicking and stage diving.

This was epitomized at the album release show. As soon as KT and the band emerged on stage, the fervor began.

Mosh pits were sweaty and frantic, and crowd surfing occurred during every song. It was utter chaos in the best way possible.

Highlights included the band sending a man wearing an alien mask head-first off the stage and KT nearly passing out from performing so passionately.

“Bite the Hand That Feeds” is a haywire, well-crafted and energetic follow up to Upchuck’s debut and a must-see live experience.

—Contact Sam Bartlett at sam.bartlett@emory.edu

The album’s sound makes for an absolutely electric live experience. “Sense Yourself” is meant for hard head-bobbing, but this new album leads to frenzied jumping, emphatic kicking and stage diving.

Upchuck masterfully replicated iconic aspects of their sound from “Sense Yourself” while mixing in some unique cuts, giving their album a familiar feel with novel energy and pace.

The band exposes fans to the newer aspects of their sound right off the bat with lead single “Freaky.”

This track is energetic to an almost frantic level, making it one of the most entertaining Upchuck songs to experience live.

“Freaky” contrasts the band’s typical sound from “Sense Yourself,” which was often filled with an intense wall of guitar over a slower, stomping drum beat.

The tracks then build into a faster middle section, as exemplified on “Wage for War” (2022).

With the exception of “Freaky,” the first half “Bite the Hand That Feeds” follows this trademark Up-

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Fivio Foreign, Rich the Kid, Baby Tate electrify fans Continued from Page 7 Fivio Foreign’s performance, dancing along to his upbeat lyrics. The show was taken to a new level, as the crowd had grown greatly from the beginning of the night.

“Open it up,” Fivio Foreign chanted. This communication between the artist and the crowd only boosted the intensity of the performance.

Despite a palpable crowd energy, students went even more wild when Fivio Foreign brought out Matthew DeLuca (27C), known by his artist name Lil Mabu, as a special guest. The inclusion of the student rapper elicited loud cheers from the audience.

While some of us may be used to seeing Lil Mabu in the classroom, it quickly became obvious that the stage is where he belongs.

Lil Mabu confidently sang his hit “MATHEMATICAL DISRESPECT” with his peers shouting the words along with him as he showed off his impressive dance moves. Despite being hours into the concert, the crowd

maintained their high energy.

Yet, the surprises did not end there.

Fivio Foreign then brought Rich the Kid back out to sing “Richer Than Ever” together.

“Old friends like ‘Fivi we should be sticking together,’” they sang, adding a wholesome touch to the night.

While the artists chosen this semester may not have been well-known to all students, their high-energy performances proved that this was not necessarily a bad thing.

“You know, I came to the concert not a huge Rich the Kid fan,” Charles Fine (27C) said. “But after this excellent performance, I have to say that I now love him.”

This concert highlighted the benefits of open-mindedness, as the students received as much energy from the performers as they were willing to give out, setting them up for an electric experience.

— Contact Amanda Lerner at amanda.lerner@emory.edu

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Baby Tate commanded the stage, performing her hits “Hey, Mickey!” and “STUPID (feat. Yung Baby Tate).”

‘abcdefu’ singer opens up about first solo tour, songwriting process Continued from Page 7 Looking to the future, GAYLE is “really excited” to experiment with covers as well as improvise elements of her music and performance during her tour.

“Who knows what’s gonna happen?” GAYLE said. “There’s gonna be a lot of experimenting. And obviously we’re gonna really care and try our best, but we’re also going to allow ourselves to just try and be out there and to f*** up and to have fun.”

GAYLE’s enthusiasm goes handin-hand with the title of her tour, “scared but trying,” which encapsulates her feeling “intimidated” over the past two years.

“I almost was getting resentful of the fact that people couldn’t see how scared I was all the time because I just had absolutely no idea what I was doing,” GAYLE said.

Out of her tour setlist, GAYLE said she is most excited to perform “snow angels” (2022), the brash “i don’t sleep as good as i used to” and “butterflies,” her original track from “Barbie The Album.”

She believes “butterflies” will “translate really fun” to a live audience because the song is more inspired by pop-punk music than the songs she writes for her own discography.

GAYLE credited producer Mark Ronson for pushing her to expand her artistry.

She also shared her gratitude for her friend and fellow musician Dylan joining the “scared but trying” tour. Dylan shared GAYLE’s experience of joining a prominent pop star’s tour this past summer, having opened for Ed Sheeran.

GAYLE felt “special” to have someone like Dylan who can “relate to what [she] was going through.”

Speaking about her Platinum-certified hit “abcdefu,” GAY-

LE acknowledged that she and her best friend created the song. The pair started writing songs together in GAYLE’s bedroom when GAYLE was 12 and her friend was 15. GAYLE and her friend were 16 and 19, respectively, when they composed “abcdefu.”

“I’m just so proud that I get to do it with people that I love,” GAYLE said. “I’m just so proud that it’s such a silly song that was able to change my life completely.” GAYLE suggested Waffle House at 3 a.m., Chuck E. Cheese, a good road trip or an angry drive as great occasions to blare out the hit song.

The young artist also revealed that she has recently started writing songs for her first full-length album, which will be her “next big goal” following the tour. Listeners can anticipate the project to be released next year.

Though still young in the industry, GAYLE’s sincerity toward music is unrivaled. She is certain that she wants to keep making music in the years to come.

“I would really love to be able to have music as my career and being able to expand on top of that,” GAYLE said.

Fans in the Atlanta area can hear GAYLE on Nov. 14 at The Loft, where she will make her second-to-last tour stop. By the end of the “scared but trying” tour, GAYLE hopes she’ll have discovered “a good routine” to take care of herself and her voice.

“There’s no handbook, no rulebook for any of this, and I’m making literally everything up as I go,” GAYLE said. “But I’m still going to try my best to keep going and to keep trying no matter what.”

—Contact Ellen Choi at ellen.choi@emory.edu

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Students, staff share joy in annual Atlanta Pride Parade By yvette Wang Contributing Writer Marching from the MARTA Civic Center station to Piedmont Park, Emory University students and healthcare workers joined the Atlanta Pride Parade on Oct. 15.

Emory community members have attended Atlanta Pride Committee’s annual event since 2009.

This year, the parade’s theme was “Show Up & Show Out.” Although the parade started at noon, the Emory crew started preparing at 9:30 a.m. on the business school quad. The Office of LGBT Life provided colorful makeup, pride-themed merchandise and a breakfast of warm donuts, sandwiches and coffee.

Attendees gathered on the Quad to grab a T-shirt specially designed for Emory parade participants or pick a flag that represented their LGBTQ identity. Some students also applied festive glitter and face paint.

Filling a total of four University shuttles, the group headed to the parade. On one of the shuttles from the Atlanta campus to the parade,

attendees sang along to songs by Queen and Billy Joel.

After choruses of songs like “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the shuttles arrived at the entrance of this year’s Pride parade on the west end of Peachtree Street.

Welcomed by music, colorful balloons and costumes from representatives of different organizations and companies across Atlanta, Emory attendees warmed up in the 54-degree weather by dancing to the music and taking photos with each other.

Steven Igarashi-Ball, director of equity and engagement for the Atlanta Pride Committee, wrote in an email to the Wheel that this year’s parade received increased support from previous years.

“Our biggest surprise this year has been the outpouring of support and interest,” Igarashi-Ball wrote.

“Unfortunately, we have to limit the number of parade entries due to time constraints, and each year, we have a waiting list of businesses and organizations vying to secure a spot. This year, the parade filled up very quickly, showing the tremendous community support and

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Emory University students waved rainbow flags and celebrated at Atlanta Pride.

Professor choreographs dance production ‘ARARAT’: ‘Volatile in the best way’ By alexandra Kauffman Emory Life Editor George Staib, a professor of practice in the dance and movement studies program at Emory University, always felt drawn to musical theater, television and variety shows.

In 2007, he established his own, now critically-acclaimed professional dance company “staibdance.”

Staib’s newest work, “ARARAT,” premieres at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 26 and runs through Oct. 28.

Exploring themes of new beginnings and resilience, “ARARAT” tells the story of Armenian genocide survivors through contemporary dance and multimedia elements.

However, Staib said his parents did not push him to pursue arts in adolescence.

Staib recalled a moment in which he, aged 9 or 10, and his mother picked up his cousin from a ballet class.

“I told my mother, ‘Oh, that looks fun. I really want to do that.’

And she’s like, ‘No, boys don’t do this,’” Staib said.

At Temple University (Pa.), Staib pursued a degree in political sci-

ence, which he described as “torture” due to his lack of interest in the topic.

After bumping into a dancer at a fraternity party in his sophomore year, Staib began dancing while studying poli-sci. After performing a jazz duet with the dancer he ran into, Staib took a class on contemporary dance and became hooked.

However, Staib’s relationship with dance continued tenuously.

One year after beginning his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in dance and choreography at Temple University, he left the program, feeling “ridiculous” for pursuing dance.

He then got a job at Georgetown Law School (D.C.) doing legal research, but ultimately returned to eventually complete his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in 1994 after realizing dance was his passion.

Staib said he still hesitated to dive into dancing immediately after graduation from this program.

However, in a moment Staib described as an “awakening,” he decided to finally apply to a full-time faculty position in Emory’s Dance and Movement Studies program.

Staib choreographed numerous productions for Emory Dance

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everyone’s eagerness to ‘Show Up & Show Out!’” Stewart Key (26C), who attended the parade for the first time this year, was impressed by the commitment of people in the parade.

“I was surprised how prepared everyone was,” Key said. “Everyone came dressed up, or people with bubble guns and a lot of flags and signs. Everyone was just very dedicated.”

Alejandro Abarca, assistant teaching professor of dance at Oxford College, shared his thoughts on the Atlanta Pride Parade as the faculty adviser of OxPride, an organization dedicated to providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students at Oxford.

“What I think is very specific and unique about Atlanta is number one, our Pride happens in October in the fall [and] is way more pleasant,” Abarca said. “It being kind of outside of the normal timeline also then puts a big spotlight on our city in general, on a national level.”

Atlanta Pride taking place in October gives students a chance to join the parade together during the school year, voicing their unique identities.

Waving flags of different colors that represented their sexual orientations and gender identities, students freely expressed a part of who they are in the parade. Emory students marched in the Atlanta Pride Parade with their LGBTQ+ flags, Amiee Zhao/Emory Life Editor “I think what’s more helpful and impactful is on a regional level, just because if you think about Atlanta, and then Georgia, it’s kind of in the middle of a bunch of other smaller, more rural states,” Abarca said.

Thirteen Oxford students participated in the event, despite the rural location of their campus. OxPride and the Office of LGBTQ Life provided a free University shuttle at 8 a.m. to transport students from Oxford to the Atlanta campus: a onehour drive. Abarca helped to organize the transportation.

“We are really providing space and presence for especially the

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Atlanta Pride Parade participants held an Emory Healthcare pride banner while others waved rainbow and Emory flags. younger, more rural [queer people] that don’t live in a major city to experience something that is really beautiful,” Abarca said.

Vivienne Drake (24Ox) said it was her first time participating in a

“We are really providing space and presence for especially the younger, more rural [queer people] that don’t live in a major city to experience something that is really beautiful.”

— Alejandro Abarca Pride parade.

“I was surprised by how many different organizations of companies had a presence at Pride,” Drake said.

Crowds stood along the parade

route and cheered with the participants.

Many onlookers wore creative costumes and colorful makeup, and some interacted with those marching, offering hugs and stickers they made for the parade.

Also marching in the Pride parade for the first time, Key felt the connection between those from Emory and greater Atlanta when people along the parade route called out to those marching.

“A lot of it was a sense of community,” Key said, recalling highlight moments from her experience.

“Walking through the city, a bunch of people would have little conversations or say ‘Happy Pride.’”

At the end of the parade route, people scattered into several groups at Piedmont Park. Parade-goers could still hear people wishing each other “Happy Pride” as they walked around the park.

“I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I am extremely happy I went,” Drake said. “I would definitely recommend that everybody goes at some point.”

-- Contact Yvette Wang at yvette.wang@emory.edu

Emory poetry fellows discuss inspiration, human experience

By Sophie reiSS Staff Writer Every two years, Emory University’s Creative Writing Fellowship in Poetry brings up-and-coming poets into the undergraduate creative writing program.

The fellows spend two years teaching classes and developing their body of work.

Steven Duong, one of two 202325 Poetry Fellows, likes to write about fish. He fondly remembers his family’s fish tank, which rested right by the window in the kitchen of his childhood home in San Diego.

The tank was a point of connection between Duong and his father, who cared for the animals together.

“It’s one of those things where you can sit there for hours just looking at it and also kind of worrying about it, too, because you want the ecosystem to be in balance,” Duong said. “But it can’t ever really be balanced. It’s fake. It’s an artifice.

It’s not real, but I was always kind of obsessed with making it look as natural as possible.”

Duong has always been a voracious reader, but he began using poetry writing as a tool of exploration during his undergraduate years at Grinnell College (Iowa). He graduated with a degree in English and a concentration in American

studies.

In 2019, he received the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship from Grinnell and spent a year traveling internationally and writing. He was able to visit the countries of origin of the fish he had kept in his tank as a child. Duong’s parents moved to Canada from Vietnam in the 1980s.

During his year as a Watson Fellow, Duong took a special interest in tracking the migration and displacement of different fish populations and how these animals are moved from their native lakes and oceans into American fish tanks.

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Steven Duong finds inspiration in his childhood.

“With the pet trade… it’s this massive system that moves bodies and money,” Duong said. “My parents came here looking for work and a better life — the American dream — so they’re a part of that system of bodies and capital and workers moving. I think poems are a good way to explore these kinds of questions that you can never really answer.”

Sasha Debevec-McKenney, a native of Connecticut, is Emory’s other 2023-25 Poetry Fellow. She attended Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, a magnet high school where students took courses across artistic disciplines.

Debevec-McKenney was initially interested in writing short stories until she was introduced to the poetry of Lucille Clifton and Sharon Olds during her sophomore year, sparking her interest in poetry.

“We read this poem called ‘In the Inner City’ by Lucille Clifton, and I was like, ‘Oh, poetry is allowed to make sense,’” Debevec-McKenney said. “Before that, I thought the point [of poetry] was to be as obtuse as possible.”

Ever since that sophomore year poetry class, Debevec-McKenney has been writing poetry.

She studied poetry at Beloit College (Wis.), where she also took

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Faculty member contemplates newness in dance production

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Dancers rehearsed staibdance’s “ARARAT” in the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts dance studio.

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In creating “ARARAT,” Staib said he focused on finding the universality, the “essence” of survivors’ stories, focusing on sensory questions of what “newness” conjures in the body. He does not view the production as a political project, despite its ties to the history of the Armenian genocide.

“The actual movements matter less, and it’s the frame, so it’s the sound, the sensations, the way a dancer approaches another one, the way they leave them,” Staib said.

“Those images that feel more important than the ‘put your leg here and then put your arm there’ sort of thing.”

Staib described his work with dancers as less directorial and more like “managing the aesthetic.” He works collaboratively with dancers by giving them a prompt to see what they produce and then visually unifying these images.

Staib often gives his dancers a prompt to work with. For example, he’s asked dancers to think about “memorializing,” then gives them

20 minutes to freely play with movement.

“It’s usually well within the 20 minutes, after the 15-minute mark, that juicy stuff starts to come out, so I harness images that way,” Staib said.

Faith Fidgeon, a member of staibdance and performer in “ARARAT,” said that rehearsals centered on collaboration and communication, as Staib rarely followed “traditional” techniques.

“We’re playing games, and using props, and using improvisation to create for ourselves and with each other too,” Fidgeon said.

“ARARAT” already had a preliminary opening in spring 2023 as a work-in-progress project at the Schwartz Center.

The new version boasts “enhanced” costumes and new compositions by Ben Coleman.

“What happens inside of ‘ARARAT’ is way more volatile in the best way,” Staib said.

He also described the content as more “edited and concise.”

“I feel as though this version is closer to what I really enjoy seeing and want to do, and what I want to test more than anything,” Staib

said. “I’ve been far more demanding of the dancers to really push themselves and be more physically present and be more spontaneous.”

Reflecting on “ARARAT’s” theme of newness, Staib described Mount Ararat in Turkey, the show’s namesake and the fabled resting place of Noah’s ark in the aftermath of the Great Flood. Staib views the mountain as a symbol of hope, and within that hope, newness’ potential.

“Just mythologically, [the flood] signals that this is the result of some cleaning of the slate,” Staib said.

Yet, duality is inherent to newness, as Staib believes there is potential for celebrating new beginnings and mourning bygone eras.

He said dance as a medium possesses unique qualities to tackle these historical and thematic questions with the dialogue that exists between performers and audiences.

“If you have a great audience that’s leaning in, literally leaning in, and they’re with the artists, there’s something so phenomenal about it,” Staib said. “That space between performer and audience can be so charged. Unfortunately, these days there’s just a lot of just sitting back, waiting for the art to come to you.”

Henry Koskoff (23C), a dancer in ARARAT, said that the boundary between audience and performers in the production is “thin.”

“That can be disturbing for people, especially in modern contemporary dance,” Koskoff said.

“I think the avant garde aesthetic nowadays is to push that boundary and confuse it and challenge it, which provokes unease.”

Staib noted that audiences often expect answers, searching for meaning rather than embracing the confusion and discomfort the art evokes. He said he hopes audiences can learn to live in that ambiguity with “ARARAT.” “If you can’t describe it, you’ve probably encountered something wonderful,” Staib said.

-- Contact Alexandra Kauffman at amkauff@emory.edu

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New faculty bring fresh perspectives, poetry to campus Continued from Page 9 several research-based American studies classes.

“To me, writing and research are super closely entwined,” DebevecMcKenney said. “Sometimes when I don’t know what to write about, the answer is to read a history book.

And there’s always something in that book or that I learn that feels like a metaphor for something in my life, or something that’s happening in the world right now.”

A few years after she graduated Beloit, Debevec-McKenney made the decision to pursue poetry as a profession.

She received the 2018 Rona Jaffe Fellowship at New York University, where she received her MFA in poetry and had Olds as her teacher and mentor.

“Poetry for [my students] becomes a mode of inquiry...

They are not just relying on a single voice or experience.

They’re always going to resist simplicty.”

— Sasha DebevecMcKenney “It was so special,” DebevecMcKenney said. “She literally installed the internet in her home for us [during COVID], and she always had, like, 10,000 butterfly clips in her hair.”

Both Duong and Debevec-McKenney are currently teaching undergraduate poetry courses as a part of their fellowship position.

They take their roles as professors seriously, finding joy in edu-

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Sasha Debevec-McKenney is inspired by Lucille Clifton. cating a new generation of writers.

“It’s my first full-time gig as a professor,” Duong said. “I’m able to teach students and speak to students and read their writing, and it’s really raw and fresh and exciting.”

Like Debevec-McKenney, Duong views poetry to be in conversation with research, history and politics.

“In my class, I really encourage my students to do poetry research, to find books, to source language from found text,” Duong said. “Poetry for them becomes a mode of inquiry… They are not just relying on a single voice or experience. They’re always going to resist simplicity.”

Debevec-McKenney urges her students to use poetry to investigate, expand and process the world around them.

“When you write a poem, you are believing in the fact that what you think, what you saw, what you believe, what you care about and what you feel is important enough to be written down,” Debevec-McKenney said. “This is the most important thing in the world.”

-- Contact Sophie Reiss at sophie.reiss@emory.edu

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33. French-American actress Julie who starred in “Before Sunrise” 35. iPhone assistant 37. Givers of depositions 40. Chai, earl grey, etc.

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Gomez praises contributions from freshmen and upperclassmen Continued from Back Page it had been a while since we’d scored some goals, especially against a great opponent like Carnegie Mellon.”

Emory has an overall season record of 5-3-3 and a 0-2-1 record in UAA conference play. The team will look to build on this result against BirminghamSouthern College (Ala.) on Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Patberg said that this performance was a “breakthrough” moment of the season so far.

“We’re a talented team, but we’ve struggled so far in the UAA,” Parberg said. “I think we just need to understand our capabilities and it’s going to be hard and you’re gonna have to fight … but we do have the fortitude to do that.”

Men’s soccer earn comeback win against Carnegie Mellon The men’s soccer entered their match against CMU with a record of 8-1-3. Along with their high win percentage, the squad earned their first No. 3 ranking since 2003 after their win against Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) 1-0 on Oct. 7.

The Eagles had trouble converting on offense in the first half of the game.

Emory had 12 missed shots against CMU sophomore goalkeeper Liam Ryan and received four fouls. Adding on to the squad’s slow start, CMU junior forward Josh Baugh scored in the 25th minute and closed out the first half with a one shot lead.

The Eagles came back firing on all

cylinders after halftime. Quickly working the ball down toward the Tartan post and maintaining an aggressive position, freshman defender Julian Hee took the first shot of the half in the 50th minute.

In the 60th minute, graduate student forward Colton Myers took another shot followed by freshman defender Jaden Emoghene and junior midfielder Attila Sepkin. Senior forward Alejandro Gomez scored the first goal for the Eagles after putting the ball in the back of the net with an assist from junior defender Ryan Hayes, tying CMU 1-1.

The Tartans reacted quickly and fought back with two shots and a corner kick, but both attempts were blocked. With a pass from Gomez

down the left, Emoghene got possession of the ball and in the 73rd minute, scored his first collegiate goal, delivering a 2-1 lead for Emory.

Both Gomez and Emoghene took two more consecutive shots late in the game. Emory’s defense proved to be a strong point in the closing of the second half, blocking four shots from CMU and ending in a victory. With the win, the Eagles drop to No. 7 in the nation.

Gomez called Emoghene’s goal “electric” and acknowledged the contributions of both upperclassmen and underclassmen.

“There’s really no difference between seniors, fifth years or freshmen,” Gomez said. “Everyone just feels together as a team — there’s no age difference — so

seeing freshmen get all the minutes and work just as hard as everyone else, that’s been the best thing for me.”

Emoghene said the “morale” of the team is currently at an “all-time high.”

“There’s great energy with the boys, a lot of passion in the group.” Emoghene said. “I think that’s what carried us in a bunch of games, especially this one, coming back from 1-0 down.”

The men’s next home game is against UAA opponent Brandeis University (Mass.) on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

— Contact Madeline Shapiro at madeline.shapiro@emory.edu and Sasha Melamud at sasha.melamud@emory.edu

Braves lose series 3-1, offense has ‘poor showing’ in Game 4 Continued from Back Page catcher J.T. Realmuto and a sacrifice flyout by second baseman Bryson Stott. However, just when all hope was nearly lost, the Braves offense roared back to life in remarkable fashion. An error by Phillies shortstop Trea Turner allowed Acuña to score in the sixth inning, igniting the Braves’ momentum. Catcher Travis d’Arnaud hit a two-run home run in the seventh and third baseman Austin Riley gave the Braves the lead in the bottom of the eighth with another two-run home run.

In the top of the ninth inning, Harper drew a walk, leading to Phillies

right fielder Nick Castellanos representing the go-ahead run as he walked up to the plate to face Braves closer Raisel Iglesias. On the 2-2 pitch, Castellanos launched the ball deep into right-center field, only for outfielder Michael Harris II to make a remarkable leaping catch at the outfield fence.

“I knew off the bat it was going to be close to the fence, so I knew once I went back, I wasn’t stopping,” Harris said to reporters after the game. “I was going to do anything I could to get a glove on it. If my body had to go down because of that, I would have done that.”

Harper backtracked to first base

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Braves fans were fired up for Game 1 of the NLDS at Truist Park on Oct. 7th.

desperately as Harris’ throw came back into the infield. Despite the throw missing second baseman Ozzie Albies, astute positioning from Riley allowed him to pick up the ball and fire it to first, ending the game on an 8-5-3 double play.

Truist Park exploded as the first base umpire signaled that Harper was out. A seismologist claimed that two seismic stations in the Atlanta area picked up small anomalies just after 9:16 p.m., around the time Harris made the game-ending catch.

Phillies finish job at Citizens Bank Park in Games 3, 4 The Braves took the lead in the top of the third inning in Game 3 when Albies hit a single to score Acuña from second base. However, the Phillies answered right back with six runs of their own in the bottom of the third, forcing starting pitcher Bryce Elder out of the game after only eight outs.

After Game 2, reports surged about Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia saying “ha-ha, Atta Boy, Harp” in the clubhouse, referencing Harper’s baserunning error to end the game.

Harper ended up hitting two home runs and four RBIs, leading the Phillies to a commanding 10-2 Game 3 victory.

During each home run trot, Harper stared right at Arcia, making for an all-time postseason moment.

“Yeah, I mean, I stared right at him,” Harper said in the postgame

press conference.

Arcia responded in the locker room through a translator and said that he was “under the impression” that he could say whatever he wanted in the clubhouse.

Harper’s heroics overshadowed other strong Phillies performances.

Castellanos hit two home runs, while both Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh hit a home run each. The game tied a postseason record of six home runs.

Game 4 saw Strider take the mound again with less success than Game 1. Castellanos and Turner continued to stay hot and hit another two home runs and ended the night 3-3. Turner similarly continued his hitting home-run streak with a solo home run in the fifth inning and ended the night 4-4.

When asked about what makes the Phillies special, Harper attributed individual attitudes to the culture.

“I just think there are so many guys that have been in these situations, not just now, but their whole lives,” Harper said. “We’ve got some really good players. I think we just kind of vibe together.”

Again, the Braves’ offense had a poor showing, only chalking up five hits and one run against Suarez and the Phillies bullpen. Riley stayed hot and hit a home run in the fourth inning. Acuña, with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the seventh, hit a deep fly ball into left-center field only for it to fall short of the warning

track and be caught by Phillies centerfielder Johan Rojas.

Braves season takeaways While the Braves remained nearly faultless throughout the regular season, they once again have failed to turn up when October has come around.

Pitching was never their strong suit — the Braves have long relied on outscoring their opponents rather than holding them to a few hits. Obviously, this approach is problematic if the offense fails to produce in October.

Strider and the pitching staff played on par with what fans should have expected from their starters and bullpen.

Yet, the Braves’ league-best offense in the postseason was underwhelming.

Unlike Harper and Castellanos who have turned up time and time again in the postseason, Acuña and Olson were almost non-existent for the entire series.

While the front office could add some pitching support in a starter or a bullpen, none of it will matter if the big hitters are not able to do perform in the big moments.

The Braves have topped the National League East since 2018, but for the fans the regular season does not matter anymore. They will have to wait for the 2024 postseason and hope that the Braves can perform next October.

— Contact Sage Hou at sage.hou@emory.edu

The Emory Wheel

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Phillies chop down Braves for 2nd consecutive year

By Sage Hou Contributing Writer

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Senior forward Alex Mills battles Washington and Lee University (Va.) defender Aaron Cordova for the ball on Sept. 2. The game ended 0-0.

Men’s and women’s soccer show ‘grit’ against Carnegie Mellon

By Madeline SHapiro and SaSHa MelaMud Sports Editor and Contributing Writer Emory University men’s and women’s soccer teams faced University Athletic Association (UAA) rival Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) (Pa.) at home on Oct. 14. The women’s team tied with the No. 2 team in the nation 3-3, and the men’s team won 2-1.

Women’s soccer gives up 2 late goals against Carnegie Mellon Despite facing No. 2-ranked CMU, Emory fought hard. The Eagles controlled the pace and had better opportunities to score than the Tartans. Graduate forwards Sylvie Prepetit and Kylie Hall both had shots to give the Eagles the lead, but the score remained 0-0 heading into halftime.

After a quiet first half, CMU began the second strong. The Tartans forced sophomore goalkeeper Sophia Garcia to make four saves throughout the match. The breakthrough came with CMU senior midfielder Cecelia Dieterich’s free kick goal in the 63rd minute.

Emory responded well to the game’s opening goal. Freshman forward Kaitlyn Nimmer poked a loose ball past Tartan sophomore goalkeeper Abby O’Connor to tie the game in the 69th minute.

With the score tied at 1-1, the Eagles used their momentum to propel them forward. Freshman forward Emily Woodall powered a free kick past O’Connor in the 77th minute. She scored again with a headed goal from Hall’s cross to extend the lead to 3-1 four minutes later. Woodall said that scoring two goals to put Emory in the lead was an “amazing feeling,” and that the team showed “grit” to fight back.

With nine minutes remaining, the

Tartans fought back. Tartan sophomore midfielder Jenna Hallbeck dribbled down the right side of Emory’s defense, crossing the ball for freshman forward Saveria Ulizzi to tap it just past Garcia. Junior midfielder Ayana Curto capitalized on another free kick to tie the game 3-3 less than a minute later.

Nimmer said that the team showed great “improvement,” but after leading by two goals, they “should have won” the game.

“We’ve been struggling scoring,” Nimmer said. “It’s great to get three in the back of the net, but we just need to finish our game.”

Women’s Soccer Head Coach Sue Patberg said she had “mixed emotions” about the “disappointing” final score but that the game was both the “toughest” and the “best soccer” they’ve played this season.

“We had fight in us, and we played confidently,” Patberg said. “We scored three really good goals, and

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After finishing the regular season with a 104-58 record, the No. 1 ranked Atlanta Braves entered the postseason hoping to add their fifth World Series championship in team history. However, the Braves fell short of expectations after losing 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Divisional Series (NLDS) on Oct. 12.

The Braves sought to replicate their 2021 success and bring another World Series title back to Atlanta.

With strong seasons from All-Stars outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., first baseman Matt Olson and pitcher Spencer Strider, it looked like nothing could stop this Braves squad. Yet, the Phillies proved to be an undeterred force.

Coming off of finishing runnerup in the 2022 World Series, ending the 2023 regular season 90-7 and clinching the top Wild Card berth, the Phillies made quick work of their opponents when they defeated the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card Series 2-0.

In a stunning case of deja vu, the Phillies found themselves in a familiar showdown against the Braves in the 2023 NLDS, a year after their impressive 2022 playoff run, which included a 3-1 NLDS win against the Braves.

Aiming to eliminate the top team, the Phillies did just that in almost identical fashion.

Braves shutout at home in Game 1 of NLDS Almost 44,000 fans gathered to see the best offensive team in Major League Baseball perform in the postseason. However, the Phillies scored

three and held the Braves to a shutout at Truist Park. It was the first time this season that the Braves were held scoreless at home. Pitcher Ranger Suarez and the rest of the Phillies bullpen combined for eight strikeouts and three walks, while Braves ace Spencer Strider went seven innings, allowing one earned run.

Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott stayed hot after his series-sealing grand slam against the Marlins in the NL Wild Card Series and ended the night at 2-3 with an RBI single in the fourth inning. First baseman Bryce Harper maintained his record of getting a hit in every game against the Braves in the postseason as he ended the night 2-2, including a solo home run in the sixth inning. Game 1 was all but sealed in the eighth inning when the home-plate umpire made a controversial catcher interference call against Braves catcher Sean Murphy with the bases loaded. As a result, the Phillies scored their third run of the evening. Braves fans responded in anger with a barrage of boos and tossing trash onto the outfield grass.

Braves rally from being down 4 to win Game 2, in all-time classic In Game 2, the offense-heavy Braves were held scoreless again for the first five innings, combining for 14 shutout innings across Games 1 and 2.

They broke the record for most scoreless innings by a 100-win team at the start of the postseason.

The Phillies continued their series domination through a four-run lead with third baseman Alec Bohm’s RBI single, a two-run home run by

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VOLLEYBALL

Undefeated volleyball winds up for UAA title defense

By Will peck Contributing Writer

The Emory University volleyball team is in the midst of a historic season. At 14-0, the squad has climbed up the rankings to No. 5 in the nation and set a school record for most wins to open a campaign.

The Eagles have risen to every challenge so far this year, including wins against No. 13 Berry College (Ga.) and University Athletic Association (UAA) conference opponent No. 10 New York University. The team currently sits atop the UAA standings at 5-0 and looks to retain the UAA Championship title from last season.

Senior outside hitter Carly Wallace said that much of the team’s on-court success can be attributed to their cohesiveness and chemistry off the court.

“I just love being with the team,” Wallace said. “We have a really strong team culture, we’re all supporting each other, so it’s just been a really fun thing to be a part of.”

This supportive culture doesn’t stop with the players. New Volleyball Head Coach Brianna Jones said the team wasted no time embracing her and finding a groove.

“It’s really the athletes just being so open,” Jones said. “With me coming in, they had no reservations. They

were willing to learn and adapt to my coaching style, while also adapting to my style of play and the small things that I wanted to change.”

Jones, who was an assistant coach for Emory from 2017 to 2020 before spending the past two seasons as the head coach for Stevens Institute of Technology (N.J.), also attributed her early success to preexisting relationships with many of the underclassmen she recruited. Wallace added that Jones’ past experience with the program has made the change of head coach easier.

“It’s just cool getting a new fresh take on a lot of things from a coaching standpoint,” Wallace said. “She was here before, so she knows a lot about our culture, what we stand for, and we share a lot of similar values. So it’s been a pretty seamless transition.”

Jones also noted a more calculated mental approach can lead to success on the court.

“Volleyball is such an emotional sport in general,” Jones said. “So for me, the more calm and free they play, the better they’ll play. They’re not playing because it’s a job or because they have to.”

Junior defensive specialist and libero Deborah Hong has been a major contributor this season, taking home three UAA Athletes of the Week honors, as well as leading the UAA con-

ference in digs. She said that “being present one point at a time” has played a large part in her individual success.

“The past two years, I was really focused on, ‘OK, I need to do this to win the game, I need to do this to help my team win this set,’” Hong said. “But instead, this year, I’m more of, ‘Let’s focus on this point, let’s focus on what we’re doing in the moment so that we can win this point and then eventually we can win the game.’”

Throughout all of the Eagles’ success this season, the team has remained undeterred by the pressure to maintain their high standard.

“There’s been a big focus on not putting pressure on ourselves and not putting pressure on who we’re playing,” Hong said. “That’s been a contributor to our success because it’s made us focus on what we hope to do … and then that we are capable of doing whatever we can. So, not putting that internal pressure on ourselves has helped keep out that external pressure.”

As the Eagles look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season, they recognize that their UAA opponents present “great competition,” according to Hong. She said the team experienced these tough opponents firsthand during their first UAA conference weekend in September when they beat the University of Chicago, University of

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The volleyball team huddles during a game on Sept.2 Rochester (N.Y.) and Carnegie Mellon University (Penn.).

Hong said that falling behind two sets to one against Carnegie Mellon was the biggest challenge the team had faced up to that point, but maintaining their positive attitude ultimately drove them to victory.

“We stayed calm throughout the entire time and even though we didn’t play our best volleyball, we knew that we could win, and we took all the things that we can control,” Hong said. “We stayed positive, we gave lots of energy, and we stayed disciplined, and that’s what helped propel us to win the next set and eventually the game.”

There are also aspects of on-court

performance that the Eagles will look to keep improving. Jones said she has been excited by the defense and that the team is consistently trending up in that regard.

“We are a great blocking team and a defensive team,” Jones said. “We make rallies so long for opponents, and we make it very tough for them to score … I’m excited to watch us grow more in that realm because the more defensive-driven we are, the better we’re gonna get.”

The Eagles will look to extend their win streak at Covenant College (Ga.) on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.

— Contact Will Peck at will.peck@emory.edu