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Opinions Editor Alexa Dumas
Friday, Dec. 3, 2021
Editorial
Celebrate Universal Human Rights every December
December is a time for the holidays, snow and getting together with family and friends. The last month of the year also marks the celebration of equality, humanity and justice. Universal Human Rights month is a time for Americans and others around the globe to advocate for the dignity and rights of all individuals, regardless of any differences. The month should be seen as a reflection of respect for basic human rights and anti-discrimintation. On Dec. 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which protects the freedom of all people. The declaration also created a foundation for a common future in the countries apart of the UN, as well as establishing an international law protecting universal human rights. According to the UN website, “the UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is en-
titled to as a human being — regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.” Each year the UN releases a theme for Human Rights Day, which is observed every Dec. 10. This year’s theme is “EQUALITY— Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights,” which relates to Article 1 of the UDHR. It states, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Unfortunately, time and time again basic human rights and freedoms are politicized, especially in the United States. Discrimination and persecution against minority groups has not been eradicated. Hate still fuels the fire in U.S. politics. Why can’t anyone find common ground? We are all human. Mark your calendars and celebrate universal human rights this month. Let’s unite this holiday season — not divide.
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Adele releases anticipated album BY CARLY NEWTON Associate Opinions Editor
Adele’s new album “30” has exceeded all expectations. Music fans got their first taste of her new album when “Easy On Me” was released Oct. 15. Even with the massive expectations for this single, Adele did not disappoint — “Easy On Me” was an immediate hit. With new Adele music, everything felt right in the world again. It had been six years since fans got to hear a new Adele album. In that time, she had been creating some of her best music yet. Her new album “30” is more melancholy and honest than any of her previous work, but that is why it is so great. Since the release of the highly anticipated “30” Nov. 19, it has seen major success in both the U.S. and U.K. by becoming the fastest selling album of 2021. This is no real surprise to anyone who has listened to “30.” Adele is no stranger to success. Her past three albums have all seen varying degrees of it. Adele’s last album “25” sold over 22 million copies worldwide, while “30” has the potential to do even better than that. Despite “25” being a great album, “30” is a step above it. This is a new and improved
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Adele that any music fan can enjoy listening to. With each album, Adele’s music keeps evolving and maturing, which has continued to broaden the audience that listens to her. Not many artists in today’s age can encapsulate their feelings into their music quite like
Adele. Not only are the songs on “30” easily relatable for many people, they are also catchy with good instrumentals. The lyrics are well-written and the vocals are out of this world on every track. However, it is obvious that this album was written with the influence of painful heart-
break. If someone is going through a break-up, this is the album to listen to. But, everyone can find something to enjoy about “30.” The first song on the album, “Strangers By Nature,” ignites a nostalgic and calming feeling for any listeners. The song “My Little Love” has such raw and powerful emotion that is made hauntingly beautiful by conversations Adele is having in the background of the music. “To Be Loved” is the best song on “30.” With just Adele’s voice and the occasional piano key, what could be better? The ache in her voice is so profound and memorable. This track will need to be replayed multiple times to fully appreciate it. While most of the songs on “30” tend to be slower and sorrowful, “Can I get it?” and “Oh My God” are both nice changes of pace with their upbeat instrumentals. “Love Is A Game” wraps up the album perfectly with oldtimey sounds and vocals — like the song you hear at the end of a classic film. It might be early to say, but “30” may win a Grammy. Email CARLY NEWTON cp@cardinalpointsonline.com
‘Silent Hill’ sparks future horror games BY JONAS WARD Staff Writer
Set in a dark New England town, “Silent Hill” developed by Konami has been a favorite for vintage PlayStation fans. Since 1999, the original “Silent Hill” has been one of the most quintessential horror games that greatly influenced many horror and thriller games to this day. “Silent Hill” is like a traditional Stephen King novel shoved into a video game. The main protagonist is Harry Manson, who crashed his vehicle in the town of Silent Hill while going on a road trip with his adopted daughter Cherly. The reason why Harry crashed his car in the first place is because he swerved to avoid hitting a phantom girl in the road that he thought was real. After the accident, Harry’s daughter went missing from the vehicle. Harry decided to set out on foot to search for his missing daughter only to find clues to something more diabolical. The town of “Silent Hill” is actually the home of an ancient cult that has cursed the town and anyone who dares try and pass through it. Harry has to decide whether he wants to save his daughter, or get out and save himself. The gameplay of “Silent Hill” is definitely not on par with a modern video game. Developed for the original PlayStation, a landmark console at the time, “Silent Hill” was able to harness the full power of the PlayStation. The game has fixed camera angles like the original “Resident Evil” for comparison. Players will direct Harry across streets, through hallways and into rooms for most of the game. The main
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lightsource in the game is the flashlight that Harry carries with him. The controls for “Silent Hill” are simple. Players can move Harry with a touchpad, shoot with a set series of buttons and interact with objects easily. The main downfall for a game this old is the fixed camera angle. Players may lose sight of Harry stuck against a wall or in a corner due to the fact that they can not move the camera to observe their surroundings. The game moves the camera for the player, which can be infuriating to say the least, but it doesn’t ruin the experience. Players are able to shoot monsters, interact with objects and traverse different locations in the game, making it really entertaining to play. Some players describe an extremely heavy and eerie feeling while playing the game, which is something “Silent Hill” is known for. The graphics for “Silent Hill” are what players should expect for a game released
in 1999. In-game graphics are blocky, but not awful. Objects are static for the most part, and characters like Harry look like a modeling dummy with clothes on. The cutscenes on the other hand were incredibly ahead of their time for 1999. They look like something that could possibly be produced for the PlayStation 2 or a very early PlayStation 3 game. “Silent Hill” is incredibly story based, so nice cutscenes add to the game greatly. “Silent Hill” is easily one of the most successful horror games of all time. The success spawned a vast amount of sequels and multiple live action movies. The game has influenced many developers to come up with their own competition for “Silent Hill.” The Konami development team knows how to create a cursed legend that has been horrifying players since its dawn. Email JONAS WARD cp@cardinalpointsonline.com
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