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Dams cause trouble for aquatic insects
‘Hydropeaking’ causes tide shifts in rivers, disrupts ability to reproduce
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By Nick Miller Practicum Contributor
A recent Bioscience Journal publication revealed that aquatic insects are having difficulty reproducing due to hydroelectric dams changing the tides. The article, titled “Flow Management for Hydropower Extirpates,” was published on May 2 and written in part by David Lytle, an integrative biology professor at Oregon State University. In it, Lytle discussed the effects of hydropeaking on the surrounding insect life of the rivers that have hydroelectric dams. According to the Bioscience journal, Hydropeaking is when the dam starts to move more water through its systems and changes the overall flow of the river it is in. This shift in flow changes where the shoreline of the river is sitting. “Hydropower is often used to supplement
power into the grid during times of peak demand,” Lytle said. “What that does is create a pattern of fluctuations called hydropeaking.” Lytle said that this cycle of fluctuation is confusing to the insect species of these rivers and that they are having trouble coping to the rapid changes. The journal entry focuses on three types of insects: the mayfly, caddisfly, and the stonefly. These insects rely on having stable nearshore areas where they can place their eggs for reproduction, which is referred to in the journal as “recruitment.” The constantly shifting waters make it difficult for the eggs to survive beyond their earliest stages. “Most of these insects use the edges of rivers to lay their eggs,” Lytle said. “In a hydropeaking river, the place where an insect (lays) its eggs may be dry within twelve hours because of those fluctuations in water levels.” The dryness of these areas causes the oth-
erwise-healthy eggs to dry up as well, causing insect eggs to dry up and die. Lytle also said that hydropeaking can also have an effect on the life cycles of animals beyond insects. “It’s been shown to have significant effect on not just the invertebrates, but also the fish,” Lytle said. Desiree Tullos, associate professor of river engineering with OSU, agreed with this sentiment. Tullos said that there is a possibility for hydropeaking to affect the reproduction cycles of fish, such as salmon. “They build their nests, what we call reds, within a shallower zone of water,” Tullos said. “So I could imagine we may see some type of effect.” The journal suggests some ways to avert these developments, one that Lytle refers to as ‘Take the Weekend Off,’ in which the river levels are kept low during a couple of days, allowing
the insect species time to plant their eggs in a way that they can stay wet and avoid drying up. “It’s possible that (the ‘Take the Weekend Off’ idea) could give them enough of an advantage to have a higher degree of recruitment and an increase in population sizes,” Lytle said. Tullos was somewhat skeptical of this idea. She added that it might take more than just a couple of days to allow these insects and fish to lay their eggs and incubate. However, she thinks that the idea is helpful to a conversation that will require a lot of thought and discussion. Both Lytle and Tullos said that there is going to be further research needed in order to find more effective ways to protect these ecosystems. “As we learn more about the mechanisms which hydropeaking changes the ecosystem downstream, we can come up with better ways of generating that electricity,” Lytle said. baro.news@oregonstate.edu
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OSU researchers recently discovered a new approach to producing cement which, if widely implemented, could offer environmental benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption, as well producing a more durable concrete. A recent study published in “Construction and Building Materials”, written by engineers from Oregon State University, Purdue University and Solidia Technologies, outlined the new
form of producing cement, called carbonation. “With conventional concrete, water comes together with cement to form a glue, called hydration,” said Jason Weiss, the Miles Lowell and Margaret Watt Edwards Distinguished Chair in the OSU college of engineering. “In this newer type of concrete, instead of water reacting with cement, it’s carbon dioxide, water and cement reacting.” This new process, called carbonation, would reduce carbon dioxide emissions during pro-
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duction and would be environmentally sustainable, according to Weiss. “When cement is manufactured, carbon dioxide is produced, and we use so much concrete around the world that there tends to be a lot of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere,” Weiss said. “The process of manufacturing this new cement would result in less carbon dioxide because the reaction consumes, instead of produces, carbon dioxide.” Not only would this carbon-
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ated cement reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it would prove to be more durable due to its ability to be resistant to deicing salts, Weiss said. “Conventional concretes have something called calcium hydroxide that’s part of the glue that forms, and deicing salts react with it to damage the concrete,” Weiss said. “This new concrete doesn’t have calcium hydroxide, making it less likely to be damaged.” The production of carbonated cement would be similar
in cost to conventional cement. Because two to four tons of cement are produced each year, the current manufacturing system is not very open to change, which would be the largest obstacle the production of carbonated cement would face, according to Weiss. “The biggest challenge is we have been producing conventional concrete for a long time,” Weiss said. “The industry is setup to produce conventional concrete, not carbonated concrete, which may take time to
reverse.” Solidia Technologies is currently working on producing the materials necessary to manufacture carbonated concrete. In order to integrate this new cement, OSU engineers are working towards public awareness, according to Weiss. “Right now people need to understand what this concrete is, its background, how it fits into building codes and what its benefits are,” Weiss said. “Right now we are working with Solidia Technologies to do this.” baro.news@oregonstate.edu
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is the commencement speaker at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., on Saturday. Significant protests against Albright, who recently publicly criticized women who did not support presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, failed to materialize during the ceremony.
Former Secretary of State Albright wants students to listen to all perspectives By Louis Sahagun Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES—Madeleine Albright is used to tough crowds. As the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of State, she traveled almost 1 million miles to contain the world’s dictators, hammer out nuclear proliferation agreements and mediate peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. On Saturday, Albright had this to say to the 2016 graduating class of Scripps College in Claremont, where students and professors had called her a “war criminal” and took umbrage at her suggestion that “there’s a special place in hell” for women who don’t support Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign: “We should use our opinions to start discussions, not to end them.” Speaking to more than 600 people at the commencement ceremony on campus, she challenged graduates at the women’s college to probe deeply into all perspectives on tough issues “so that we are not defined primarily by what keeps us apart.” “We are not going to have the kind of cooperation we need if anyone insists on their own version of reality,” she said. “To me, this is the great divide in the world today—not between liberal and conservative, rich and poor, or between any one race or creed and all the others. It is between people who have the courage to listen and those who are convinced that they already know it all.” In an allusion to her comments about the Clinton campaign, she smiled and said, “Rest assured, there’s a special place in heaven for anyone who speaks truth to power.” Albright’s 20-minute speech received boisterous applause, whistles and a standing ovation. It was a sharp contrast to the reaction that fol-
pushed into Czechoslovakia during World War II. Like the Scripps students, she attended an all-women college. Years later, as secretary of State and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, she made women’s issues central to foreign policy. “She was our top choice,” Xu said. “I was really, really ecstatic.” Art professor Susan Rankaitis was not among the faculty who signed the protest letter, but she said she was glad Albright’s selection had sparked a vibrant discussion about what it means to be a role model. “In the long run, this is a good conversation to have,” Rankaitis said Saturday. “We should continually test our boundaries.” Speaking from the dais, Albright said she had met “with members of the Scripps community who were concerned their views were not being represented at this ceremony.” She said she told them that the purpose of her LUIS SINCO | LOS ANGELES TIMES speech was not to “defend a particular policy, but Scripps College senior class speaker Catherine Chiang takes the stage durto talk about the importance of hearing from— ing commencement ceremonies, featuring former U.S. Secretary of State and actually listening to—all perspectives.” Madeleine Albright as the commencement speaker, on the Claremont, “This afternoon,” she said, “I am not suggestCalif., campus on Saturday. ing that any of you—graduates, students, alumni or friends—cast aside your own opinions or lowed her selection as commencement speaker. were blamed for the deaths of Iraqi children and downgrade the value of your perspectives on life. Some students said they would have preferred the United Nations failed to stop the massacre “I ask only that you make a real effort to keep to hear from a person of color. Others had of hundreds of thousands of people in Rwanda learning more. And learning, by definition, denounced Albright as a “white feminist” and in 1994. means exploring areas of existence and opinion “repeat genocide enabler.” Albright had been invited to speak at the with which you are not already familiar.” Twenty-eight Scripps professors joined their graduation by leaders of the Scripps senior class. About a dozen professors who had skipped protest, pledging not to participate in the official Jennie Xu, a co-president, said she felt it was quite the procession sat together in a back row, their commencement procession. In an open letter, an achievement to book Albright, who some regalia left at home. When Albright was finished they cited Albright’s role during the Clinton regard as the epitome of a feminist role model. speaking, they clapped politely. Albright and her family fled Adolf Hitler as he administration at a time when U.S.-led sanctions Los Angeles Times
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Junior infielder Madison Anthony sprints to beat the throw at first base against Arizona State University on Thursday May 12.
Back to postseason
By Josh Worden Senior Beat Reporter
Oregon State softball team, meet the postseason. Postseason, this is the OSU softball team. I think you both met each other a few years ago, but it’s been a while. Maybe you two will hit it off really well. Okay, you get the idea. It’s been a long time coming for the Beavers, who haven’t made the NCAA Tournament since 2013 but officially ended that drought Sunday by being selected in the Auburn Regional starting May 20. OSU has momentum heading into the Regionals, after beating Arizona State this weekend twice — the third game was cancelled due to rain. Dating back to the series with No. 18 Arizona a week ago, OSU has won three of its last four. And what better way to head into the postseason than after a highlight-ridden series against ASU, which included a walk-off hit in Thursday’s game to take a 1-0 win — how about the complete game shutout by freshman pitcher Meehra Nelson, too? — and then Nelson’s return to the pitcher’s circle on Friday to break the OSU single-season record with her seventh save in the 4-3 victory. Heck, if the Regionals started Monday, the Beavers would probably be ready. This feels a lot different than right before the ASU series, when the Beavers had already put themselves in position to make the NCAA Tournament no matter what, but still were in the
midst of being throttled by a difficult conference schedule. Standing at 28-18-1 overall but just 7-14 in Pac12 games, OSU had been unable to make a move towards the top half of the conference standings. “I know we had a tough Pac-12 conference and we didn’t really picture it going that way, but stuff happens,” said senior second baseman Mikela Manewa the day before the ASU series began. “In the beginning of the season, we were on fire. We were just having fun. Then we came to the Pac-12. The Pac-12 is hard. You don’t know what’s going to happen.” But wait, isn’t this the team that was already on pace to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three seasons? I mean, sure, winning just 33 percent of conference games isn’t great, but eight of the nine teams in the conference made the postseason this year. To finish sixth in the standings should actually be applause-worthy. But Manewa wasn’t looking for a pat on the back. Nor are her teammates or head coach Laura Berg. Their goals aren’t just to make the NCAA Tournament and contentedly bow out in the opening round, complacently return home and feel good about all they accomplished. They want to do more than that. Maybe win some games in the postseason. Sweep multiple Pac-12 teams. Beat every single nonconference team they’re favored against. And to be fair, that hasn’t happened this season. The Beavers still had a successful year — excuse me, the Beavers are currently having a successful year — but they haven’t reached all their goals yet. Silver lining: they’ve got a young team. They will only lose Manewa and pitcher Bev Miller to graduation and while those are two good players, there are teammates and incoming recruits that should be able to keep the motor running. So, what about next season? It seems promising. Maybe a winning record in the Pac-12? Sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself. This year hasn’t even finished yet. But don’t blame me for
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Natalie Hampton swings at a pitch against Arizona State on May 12. peeking over the fence to the seemingly green grass on the other side, even if the grass on this side is pretty green, too. But for this postseason, OSU has a chance to do something it can be proud of. Who’s to say Nelson can’t deal another complete game shutout in the Regionals like she did on Thursday against the Sun Devils? Maybe junior first baseman Natalie Hampton will finally experience the postseason success she’s been waiting for. Plus, she now has more time to break her own OSU single-season record from 2013 of 50 runs batted in. She had gone nine straight games without an RBI until she notched
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her 48th of the season on Friday, which probably means she’s been purposefully setting herself up for a walk-off, three-RBI home run to simultaneously win a Regional game and break the record. Okay, I digress — for the record, Hampton doesn’t care about the RBI record as much as she wants to win in the postseason. Now, she’s got a chance to do both, and the OSU softball team finally gets to show what it can do in the NCAA Tournament. OSU softball, I hope you have a nice time getting reacquainted with the postseason. If you play your cards right, you just might be able to meet her older sister: the College World Series. On Twitter @BrightTies
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Oregon bats best the Beavs Junior first baseman KJ Harrison looks for the pick off play from starting pitcher Jake Thompson against Oregon on May 15.
Beaversʼ pitching staff continues to struggle against Oregon Ducks By Brian Rathbone Senior Beat Reporter
Head coach Pat Casey had a simple assessment following the Beavers’ 6-3 loss to the Oregon Ducks (24-22) in Game 3 of the Civil War. “You gotta pitch,” he said. In Sunday’s rubber match, three Beaver pitchers gave up six runs in the final six innings as the Beavers (30-18) dropped their second straight Pac-12 series and six of their last 10 overall. “A lot of disappointment losing a big series,” said sophomore first baseman KJ Harrison. “It sucks, but you gotta keep moving on. “I just don’t think we are playing the best of baseball,” he added. Junior right-hander Jake Thompson got the
starting nod and was effective early on, facing the minimum through the first three innings. “He had plenty good enough stuff to get (Duck batters) out,” said Casey. “He just wasn’t anywhere near the zone.” Once the fourth inning hit Thompson’s command declined and the Oregon hitters took advantage. The Ducks had a trio of hits in the inning resulting in two runs. The Ducks then added another run in the fifth inning to end Thompson’s day. Thompson finished the outing giving up three runs (two earned) on three hits over five innings. Thompson also issued three walks while only striking out two. “We walked people and didn’t execute pitches it makes it difficult,” said Casey. “We didn’t do anything offensively in the first half of the game. Made it tough chasing runs all day. The Ducks would add two more runs in the sixth inning when sophomore left fielder A.J. Balta hit a solo home run off OSU’s freshman righty Tommy Paul. Then a pair of doubles from
junior outfielder Jake Bennett and sophomore catcher Tim Susnara pushed the Ducks’ lead to 5-0. The Beavers would have to play catch up the rest of the way. And they would make a run at the Ducks in the sixth inning. A perfectly-placed bunt from junior second baseman Caleb Hamilton started the rally. Sophomore designated hitter Christian Donahue followed up Hamilton’s bunt with a double to left field. Hamilton came home to score on a ground ball hit by freshman centerfielder Steven Kwan. Then with a runner on third, Harrison hit his 10th home run of the year (2nd of the series) on a line drive over the left field fence. “It doesn’t really mean anything to me,” said Harrison on his productive weekend at the plate. “All that matters to me is getting wins every weekend.” That was all the offense was able to manufacture. Five times the Beavers were able to get their leadoff runners on to start an inning.
Once OSU got a baserunner on, the bats went cold. As a team the Beavers hit 2-of-16 (.125) with runners on base. In the ninth inning, the Beavers once again got a pair of runners on base, when freshman Trevor Larnach came into pinch hit. He hit a ball hard into the left center gap, but the Oregon outfield was positioned perfectly to catch the ball and end the rally. “They battled,” said Casey. “The problem is you have to battle for nine innings and you can’t just battle late in the game.” With only six guaranteed games left on the schedule against USC and UCLA, and a postseason berth on the line, the Beavers will try and right the ship as they enter the final stretch to strengthen their postseason resume. “We are just going to need to compete on both sides of the ball, pitching and defense,” said Harrison. “Just play with a swagger about us and a lot of confidence. We are better than what we are playing with now.” On Twitter @brathbone3
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This column is (not) about Trump By Sean Bassinger Forum editor
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acist. Misogynistic. Xenophobic. These are three words we often hear pertaining to Donald Trump, current Republican frontrunner as president of the United States. Since summer 2015, Trump continues to gain media attention from various outlets—not sure I’ve seen anything but Trump on CNN—as his numbers continue to rise throughout national polls. What’s more interesting is how Trump himself continues to treat media outlets that seem to report “negatively” on him, regardless of whether it’s a news story, column or blog. On March 16, Mother Jones released a column titled “Donald Trump’s Media Enemies List.” Among media outlets named are the Des Moines Register, The Huffington Post and Politico. This is honestly a ridiculous move on Trump’s part, as his presidential campaign success has likely been because of the whole media circus that surrounds him. Know what, though? Screw it. I understand that I’m merely one columnist at one university student paper, but hey—these things start somewhere, right? On that note, I’ve decided to stamp out any further conversations about the antics of Mr. Trump, because this media maelstrom’s only going to get worse before it gets better.
So in lieu of how this column was supposed to start, here’s are some fun tidbits about other topics. Everybody loves cats. Well, not “everybody”— we shouldn’t use that cliché when describing entire groups of people. Cat lovers cannot deny how cute, fluffy and affectionate their fuzzy little friends can be on a good day. As for dogs, come on—they’re adorable. And they’re always so happy to see you when you get home. In a surprising move that does not highlight crap that gives us cancer (for once), a WebMD feature titled “5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health” lists benefits from pets being “allergy fighters” and “date magnets” to being good for our hearts (literally), souls and minds. Also, while we’re at it, let’s talk about some video games. Did you know that Ralph Baer was the original “father” of video games? Though many originally granted the title to Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell for his work on “Pong,” Baer actually released his own home console in 1972. You can learn this and more in a book titled “The Ultimate History of Video Games,” along with other various retro game-related publications out there. I’m not big on gardening myself, but I could always see myself getting into this someday. After all, who doesn’t want to grow their own fruits and vegetables from home? An Oct. 10, 2015 Guardian column titled “The best benefit of gardening? Mental health improvement” highlights a study from Bakker Spalding that found 88 percent of people who garden have seen an increase in their physical health, mental health and lowered feelings of isolation. This is especially perfect since feelings of isolation appear to barrage us on a daily basis in the form of current presidential Republican front runner D— Wait, no. That was close. Look—the point I’m trying to make here is that
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Pictured above: Absolutely not Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. said individual in question at the beginning of this column is only going to become as powerful as we make him (votes included). Though just because someone does not choose to support something willingly does not mean that they aren’t still contributing to it on a completely different level (this column included, which is the last even remotely related to the “T” word from this writer ... period). If you watch videos that mock something that could turn out to be very, very scary, you’re still supporting it.
I’m going to stop talking about this at all and not let it gain any more traction whatsoever. Because, in all honesty, it’s probably the best thing we could do right now. We should stop giving these huge platforms to people who do not deserve them. The opinions expressed in Bassinger’s column do not necessarily reflect those of The Daily barometer staff. baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
Save your skin as summer approaches
By Jackie Keating Forum contributor
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t’s hard to think about applying sunscreen when we live in the often overcast Willamette Valley, we’re young and resilient, and society places so much value on that “summer glow.” But none of these facts should deter you from taking caution when you’re going to be spending a prolonged amount of time in the sun, especially as the weather starts to get nicer. The fact is, skin cancer is much more prevalent than you might expect, especially among young people. Take for example some statistics from the Skin Cancer Foundation that might put the gravity of the threat of skin disease into perspective. In the last 30 years, more people have been diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. One in five Americans will be diagnosed with the disease some time in their lives
About 90 percent of melanoma cases are the result of overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, which comes from the sun. It’s pretty clear to see that the seemingly harmless act of “soaking up some rays,” can actually have insidious consequences for your health. And according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old, and the second most common cancer for young people 15-29 years old.” People within our age range tend to think of themselves as invincible, and often think of laying out in the sun as a fun way to spend an afternoon while getting a nice tan. However, the stats indicate that melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is showing up on the skin of many of these young adults, even though with a few simple precautions, the cancer is largely avoidable. In order to save your skin, take these tips into consideration, even when the weather makes the sunshine seem mild: Put on some sunscreen This seems like the most obvious step, but it’s also a crucial one. This doesn’t mean you need to pay a load of money for the highest SPF you can find--we don’t live in Australia. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a sunscreen with SPF 15 will block 93 percent of
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It’s not enough to apply suncreen on one side of your body.
the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, while a sunscreen with an SPF 30 will block 97 percent. However, this will only be true if you apply a sufficient amount. One squirt of a spray-on sunblock will probably not be effective. Also, it’s not enough to apply sunscreen on one side of your body. Have someone help you apply to your back. You should also reapply every two hours
for maximum protection. Don’t go to tanning beds Seriously, don’t do this. As a dermatologist once excitedly told my pasty-white mother, “You are so pale! Good for you! You have some of the healthiest skin I’ve ever seen!” Although this offended my mother because all she heard was “you are so pale,” the well-intentioned doctor was right--the less time you spend in UV rays, the more healthy your skin will be. Therefore, putting yourself in a little box where you are blasted with these rays for a while is a big skin care no-no. According to the Melanoma Research Foundation, “using tanning beds before the age of 30 increases your risk of developing melanoma by 75 percent.” Tanning salons often advertise that you need to tan in order to get your dose of vitamin D. But, as the MRF points out, “all necessary vitamin D can be found in a healthy diet or from a vitamin supplement. Don’t risk getting skin cancer in order
to get a vitamin that you can easily get by eating some vegetables. Opt for the shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. According to the American Skin Association, the sun’s rays are the strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and therefore these are the hours in which to avoid the sun altogether. However, because it’s no fun to stay inside when we have one of our rare sunny days in Corvallis, go ahead and just find a shady spot where you’ll be mostly shielded from ultraviolet radiation. Just because you’re trying to be more conscious of your skin health doesn’t mean you can’t hang outside with your friends. It just means taking a few more minutes to make sure you aren’t harming your skin cells. Make healthy skin the new “summer glow.” The opinions expressed in Keating’s column do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. baro.forum@oregonstate.edu
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‘Money Monster’ a grotesque adaptation of the classic hostage thriller concept Movie Review by Nick Sullivan A&E Contributor George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jodie Foster have all proven to be extremely talented and share five Academy Awards between them. However, this did not stop “Money Monster” from being truly disappointing in just about every way, including acting performances. The plot of “Money Monster” revolved around Lee Gates, played by George Clooney, and his producer Patty, played by Julia Roberts, as they work to air a financial advice TV show. For some reason, the show broadcasts live which becomes a problem when a gunman, named Kyle Budwell, played by Jack O’Connell, decides to take Lee hostage. Very quickly, Kyle makes Lee put on an explosive vest that can be triggered by a “dead man” switch which Kyle then proceeds to hold. The catalyst for Kyle’s actions turns out to be related to the cratering stock of IBIS Global Capital after a “glitch” in a trading algorithm that cost investors $800 million. As it turns out, Kyle had invested his life savings into IBIS stock, due to Lee’s recommendation, and has decided to take hostages as a means of finding answers. The rest of the movie turns into a fact finding adventure to discover what really happened to the $800 million and all of it is being broadcast on live TV. While this movie does have a few good aspects, they are few and far between, as the bulk of the film is a letdown that struggles with basic story telling. First, this movie comes across as wildly unoriginal,
as very early in the movie I noticed how eerily similar the plot was to a “House” episode. The exact episode, “Last Resort”, is the ninth episode of the series fifth season and is about a gunman who takes patients in the hospital hostage in order to get answers about his medical problems. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that telling a fully original story is next to impossible given the massive amounts of already existing books, movies, and TV shows. However, “Last Resort” seems far too similar for this to be a coincidence and, what’s worse, “Last Resort” is much better than “Money Monster” despite the star studded cast and $27 million budget. Next, I want to talk about the character arc of Lee Gates which comes across as unbelievable and inconsistent. The events in the film surrounding the hostage scenario only represent a few hours, and at the start, Lee is very scared to the point that he has a panic attack which makes sense as he has a gun in his face. Then in only a few hours he goes from scared to confrontational and then eventually takes sides with his captor and wants to help him find answers. George Clooney is a great actor, but these drastic shifts in character behavior seemed to be beyond even his abilities and leave the audience with character development whiplash. Moreover, the way Lee is written makes him thoroughly unlikable which begs the question why should I, as a viewer, care about his wellbeing? If I can’t care about Lee, the movie loses all of its tension and quickly becomes boring to watch. This brings me to my next point, the movie is boring to watch and feels much longer than it actually is as a result. No
joke, I thought that this movie was two and a half hours long until I found out that it only had a 98 minute run time. When a movie under 100 minutes feels tedious and predictable there are problems that need to be taken care of. The second to last point I want to make is about the needless lack of communication between Lee and the police in charge of the hostage situation. As his producer, Patty helps Lee by taking care of the logistical issues that come with making a TV show and kind of acts like Pepper Potts from the “Iron Man” films. Part of her job is communicated to Lee through him wearing an ear piece that she can talk to him through. The problem is that when the hostage situation happens the police set up a perimeter and hatch a series of plans to get Lee out alive and never communicate those plans to Lee. Patty is talking to Lee and the police are often talking to Patty, but for some reason the police never seem to use Patty to get a message to Lee. This all makes the plot way more convoluted and needlessly hard for the characters. Lastly, there are a lot of well documented real life events that would make the network filming the hostage situation not want to broadcast it live. Events like the “Munich massacre” and the “Manila Hostage Crisis” are examples of live TV hostage situations that ended badly in front of an audience of millions. Overall, while this movie had potential, it promptly squandered it to the point that not even A-list acting chops could save it. In the future, I hope that George Clooney and Julia Roberts pick their roles more carefully. The score I have decided to give “Money Monster” is 49%. baro.arts@oregonstate.edu
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