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Soccer wins third straight NSIC Tournament title Team clinches eighth straight appearance in playoffs, awaits first opponent
AARON YOUNG STAFF WRITER This past weekend, the Minnesota State Maverick soccer team began play in the 2018 NSIC playoffs. On Friday, the Mavs defeated the Augustana Vikings in the first round, and then followed it up with another victory on Sunday against the Minot State Beavers to win the NSIC tournament. In the first game on the weekend against the Vikings, the girls put the pedal to the medal and scored three goals to beat Augustana 3-0. The defense never let up in the game and even
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the goalkeeper, junior Alexa Rabune, had a nice day saving 11 shots on goal on the day for the Mavericks. Freshman Jenny Vetter was the only Maverick to score in the first half and was assisted by Morgan Cottew. On the defensive side of the ball, Rabune was busy swatting the ball away all
throughout the first part of the game, as she had 8 saves in the first half. The second half was a different story, as senior forward Julia Zach came out aggressive and scored an unassisted goal in the 54th minute. Freshman forward Brynn Desens put the icing on the
cake for the Mavs with the third goal in the 77th minute making any chance of the Vikings coming back almost impossible. From the bench, you could see the agony in Augustana’s coach’s face and knew that his hopes of advancing to the second round were over. As the clock hit zero, the
Mavericks ran onto the field in hysteria and euphoria. After 34 shots and a close call thanks to Augustana making an excellent save, the Mavericks awaited their next opponent. That would end up being the Minot State Beavers, who gave the Mavericks a challenge on Sunday. It was a back and forth matchup and the fans were patient for the first goal. Finally, junior Dakota Wendell found the back of the net after a deflection from the goalie and gave the Mavs a 1-0 lead. This ended up being all what the Mavericks needed, as the team held up lead, and won the game, 1-0, to clinch their third consecutive NSIC title.
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Construction and renovation on library and residential halls
MARJAN HUSSEIN STAFF WRITER Renovation and construction on the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato has been highly vibrant over the past few years and more is still to come. Currently the most manifest project on campus is that of the Memorial Library and with fencing surrounding the work site, it is plainly instinctive that one would be curious as to what is being done. Nate Huettl, Director of Planning and Construction sheds some light on both the current and upcoming construction projects scheduled. “The library roof is a rubber
roof thus does not meet the current design standards for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, therefore it is being replaced,” Huettl said. Huettl says that majority of renovations inside the library are complete and the roof is the last phase, with the new roof being put in set to have a 40-year life expectancy. Huettl says that MnSCU has set up design guidelines for all building constructions which is maintained and updated on a regular basis. These guidelines cover mainly essential building systems such as windows, roofs, walls and foundations. “Anything done at MNSU must adhere to these guidelines and design standards,” Huettl said. Huettl states that there are three basic types of renovations, first is Repair & Refresh Upkeep projects that entail general maintenance of structures on campus. Second is Capital
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Projects which are large buildings projects & Higher Education Asset Preservation projects which are bonded projects with money from the legislature such as the library project. Finally, department or campus funded projects which are specific to a department that may want some renovation done.
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“Generally, we try to keep construction in the summer thusly we do not interfere with the university life, plus there are less students,” Huetll says, “otherwise we can accommodate construction throughout the school year with minimal disruption.” Huettl mentions upcoming renovations this winter such
as the Residential Life project to add air conditioning and new radiation systems to the student rooms in McElroy Residence Community E & F Halls respectively. Huettl says that this project will start
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WEATHER OUTLOOK: TUESDAY (11/6)
H: 39 L: 27 Snow & rain in the morning.
WEDNESDAY (11/7)
H: 34 L: 19 Sun and some clouds; cold.
THURSDAY (11/8)
H: 33 L: 21 Very cloudy and cold.
FRIDAY (11/9)
H: 26 L: 12 Sunny to partly cloudy.
SATURDAY (11/10)
H: 31 L: 17 Snow or flurries possible.
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Things to remember while registering for classes
STEVEN JOHN NDIKUM STAFF WRITER Registering for classes is what fits you into the college core values and educational system. Registration is the process of enrolling in courses for a term and possibly adjusting the time frame which best helps you maintain an equality of time between work and school. Whether you are an incoming freshman or an upperclassman, registering for college classes can be confusing and stressful. Putting some time into planning your semester ahead of registration is a good start; you’ll feel prepared and create a schedule that will help you get the most out of your courses and your educational experience ahead of time. Registration consist of three major steps; choosing your classes, making your schedule, and finally registering for the classes. Choosing classes and credit hours sets a pace for graduation, the more you take each semester, the closer you are to graduating. So, determining how many credit hours you take is an important factor. Full time students often take between 12 and 16 credit hours per semester, and many, (though not all), have classes that are three credits each. Therefore, you would need to take four classes (four classes x three
hours each) to reach a fulltime status of 12 credit hours. Moreover, it’s adviced to take classes which fit your corresponding time frame. Deciding which curriculum requirements to focus on each semester is a way forward. There are a few course categories that you will need to fulfill to graduate, and you should keep in mind timing when planning your semesters. You don’t have to have your entire college career set in stone, but getting an idea of what you need to accomplish in the next four years will help you decide what to take each semester. The Office of Registrar at MNSU have planning worksheets available which helps guide students throughout their academic journey. This will allow you to see the big picture when thinking about what classes to take right now. Having some idea of what you need to graduate will help you avoid wasting time on classes that don’t count toward your degree. Next, general education classes are required of all students. This requirement ranges from state to state throughout the U.S. They constitute a variety of disciplines, such as math, language, history, and science, and will be introductory. Gen. Ed. courses will give you a broad intellectual foundation by exposing you to a variety of disciplines, (whether you like them all or not!), and will make you a well-rounded student. If you are unsure of your major, this sampling of departments
might help you decide which subject to pursue. Focus on taking these classes in your freshman and sophomore years. These typically have lower course numbers, such as IT 101. Try to avoid putting off these classes, even if you are uninterested or find the subject difficult. Passing these classes, called prerequisites, will often be required to move on to other specific courses later. Once you have determined your major, you will take a series of courses in that discipline or department. These courses will usually relate to whatever you want to do after graduation. It’s important to focus on those and seek for academic advice from your advisor. Secondly, making your schedule can be a hard one since you want “to use one stone to kill two birds.” The stone is time and the two birds are both school and work. You want to earn more money and academic excellence. The question is, how? Find your college’s class bulletin. Before registration begins, locate the list of courses that are available for the upcoming semester. You can also choose courses based on the opinions from other students who have taken them. This gives you a better idea of the course. This can be found on ratemyprofessor. com. Lastly, register as soon as
you can. It’s important not to delay signing up for classes, because some may fill up fast. Often students will be assigned a registration start date. Be sure to know when you can register. Moreover, don’t stress if you can’t register for a class. Meet your advisor and choose a substitute which can help you move forward.
In most cases, advisors have a better hand to help accomplish these tasks. Taking online courses will be a good idea if you want to make an equivalence of time between earning academic excellence and having time for growth in your career life.
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CONSTRUCTION Continued from page 1 during winter break and is set to run until the summer of 2019. Residential Life has a master plan that encompasses everything done in the past and what key steps are set to take place. Huettl states that the final phase of the Res Life master plan is the removal of the existing Carkoski Commons and connecting the McElroy Lobby to the Crawford Lobby. Creation of a new residence hall that will take the place of the CC that is similar in design to Preska, where first floor is public space and residence is on the floors above. Huettl says that this should bring Res Life back to the same number of on campus beds it had before the Gage Towers were demolished. “Anytime a significant project is done on campus to keep buildings current and spaces appealing has an
impact on how people view Minnesota State University, Mankato,” said Huettl. “We receive a ton of positive feedback that is primarily states that the campus looks ideal,” added Huettl. He states that his department’s cardinal function is to provide services that includes repairing, maintain and updating structures on campus to accommodate the needs of everyone who uses the facilities. Ensuring a campus has sustainable, modernized and up to date structures is a formidable task. Minnesota Sate University, Mankato continues to be steadfast in providing resources to its students, faculty and staff. The diligent work to maintain the current structures plus the new marvelous buildings are simply a taste of the wonders that will brace the campus of MNSU in the coming years.
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Student feature profile: Jade Hengel KAILTYN JORGENSEN STAFF WRITER Featuring Jade Hengel, a Junior at MNSU. Jade is majoring in Health and Physical Education, and she is also currently serving in the Army National Guard. Jade’s favorite hobbies are photography and writing. She is most likely to be found on campus at the dining hall enjoying her favorite food; pepperoni pizza, lounging at the Veterans Resource Center where she spends her free time finding volunteer opportunities, or working on
about the army, so I decided to enlist in the Minnesota Army National Guard as an (88M) Motor Transport Operator. If I hadn’t decided to attend MNSU, my life would be so much different, and I wouldn’t have found all of these things and people that I love.” What helped you decide on your major? “I never saw myself having a future being a Health and Phy Ed teacher. When I got involved with ROTC on campus I found the motivation for health and fitness that I never had before college. It kind of ignited a spark in me that I never
feeling it out, but it is so much more difficult than I expected before coming to college.” What is your favorite memory from living in the dorms? “My favorite memory of living in the dorms is when my roommate and I went to get ice from the ice machine. It came out so fast and we had such a small cup that
it went everywhere and we both just sat there staring at each other, laughing. I definitely recommend living on campus, it’s such a unique experience - it allows you to make so many friends and it’s very convenient.” What is the best piece of life advice you have ever been given? “The best piece of advice I’ve ever been
given wasn’t really a piece of advice at all - it was more like friendly yelling. We were doing a morning run with the Maverick Battalion, and I was really struggling to keep up and keep going. My friend Jenna said, “You’re never going to get any better if you quit every time it gets hard,” and that really stuck with me.”
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new projects with the Film Production club. Upon graduation, Jade would like to pursue a position as a Health and Physical Education teacher, along with continuing with her photography in her spare time. What are some ways in which attending MNSU has helped shape your life? “I grew up in a really small town, so when I finally got accepted to MNSU, I knew that my life was going to change. I registered for classes and on a whim took an Army Physical Fitness class. I realized later that it was part of ROTC, and I fell in love with everything
knew was there. It made me realize that I want to help kids and young adults find their motivation to stay active and set goals.” What is some advice that you would give to your younger self? “I guess I would tell my younger self not to worry about finding her place, because she will find it just fine.” What is something you wish someone had told you before attending college? “I wish someone had told me how hard it is to find a balance between having fun and getting stuff done. It really is trial and error, and
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KOLBY SPOMER STAFF WRITER Last week, Canada and Mexico both announced plans to decriminalize and eventually legalize marijuana. The approach Canada is taking here is one where, eventually, marijuana will be seen as typical commerce, much like alcohol. While the initial changes won’t be astronomical, predictions for the future look very optimistic. The future’s so optimistic, in fact, that Mexico is trying to adopt the same policy as well. Meanwhile, the United States is, as of right now, standing firm in their criminalization of weed, at least when the federal government is concerned. I think this is a stupid, moronic stance, and here’s why. It is my firm belief that the government should not be allowed to tell me what I can and cannot do if it has no effect on other people. I think that basic human rights include my right to do any recreational drug I see fit. If I have some sort of child or other circumstance, there should be some sort of rules and laws set in place that
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prevent the child from being affected by substance but barring that and any other situation of equal importance socially, I should be able to do whatever I want. If my doing drugs bothers you, too bad for you. It is my choice, just like its your choice to take prescription medication for back pain. This stance is one I hold on things like gay marriage and abortion. You have the right to get upset about it, but you do not have the right to force me into a different choice than the one I want to make. If we want to stop illegal and
near unstoppable drug use, we should allow recreational marijuana. DARE’s method and things like it have been proven not to work, so maybe it is time to try this method. If things don’t get better, and the consensus on the issue is changed due to this, then by all means go ahead and shift things back. But for now, I think legalization should be given a fair shake, as the benefits could be incredible, ranging from boosting the economy to helping people with mental health issues cope. The last thing I want to
mention before I end this article is that this is just my opinion. It is very much okay for you to disagree with me. What is not okay is for the reaction to disagreeing with me to be anything like the villainization and sensationalism our society is so great at creating lately. If we want things to change for the better, and for our society to last far into the future, we need to start having discussions on issues, and not just dismissing each other as bogeymen. In other words, you know this is just my opinion, right?
“What do you think about Canada and Mexico legalizing Marijauna?”
JAKE REIS, MIS “It’s fine, depends on how it’s implemented though.”
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“It’s a good thing, I used to live in California so it’s good.”
“It’s not a good thing.”
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“I don’t know, I’m not that informed but if it’s implemented well, sure.”
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Mav hockey sweeps the Golden Gophers
The team pushes their record to 7-1-0 on the season after thrashing the U of M this past weekend
BRADY OLSON STAFF WRITER It might not have been pretty, but the Mavericks got the job done as the men’s hockey team completed a sweep of the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. The series began Friday night in Minneapolis, where the Golden Gophers struggled to get anything started on the offensive end. After trading goals early in the first period, junior forward Charlie Gerard hit what would end up being the game deciding goal with about four minutes remaining in the first period. Senior Nick Rivera was able put another score on the board less than a minute into the second period.
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Senior forward Max Coatta (12) plays the puck in a game last Friday versus the Gophers. The team swept the U of M, and now sit atop the NSIC standings after the weekend. After that, the scoring would go dry for the rest of the period. Scoring was capped off in the 3rd period by a pair of goals from junior forward Marc Michaelis, one of which was shorthanded. The Saturday game was
held in front of a crowd of 5,131, one of the largest crowds in Verizon Center history. There wasn’t much to celebrate early on, however, as the Gophers scored the only goal of the 1st period. MSU struggled to get any-
thing going offensively, getting off five shots in the period. Then, at the 3:46 mark in the second period, junior forward Parker Tuomie tied things up just seconds into a power play. Almost immedi-
ately after the goal, Minnesota went on a power play. Despite being down a man, sophomore forward Jake Jaremko got on a breakaway. He missed the shot, but it rebounded off of a Gopher’s skate, past the goalie, and into the net for a goal. Jaremko was credited with an unassisted goal. MSU dialed up the heat in the third period, taking 11 shots on goal to Minnesota’s 7 shots, but both defenses stood strong and the clock wound to zero without any more scores. Senior goaltender Mathias Israelsson finished the game with 13 saves on 14 opportunities. Based on what other teams did over the weekend, don’t be surprised if the Mavericks either stay put in 4th or leap over Providence to take #3. The team has next week off before a series at home against Ferris State. Those games will be played on Nov. 16th and 17th at the Verizon Center.
Football shakes past Sioux Falls at the Blake The team stays undefeated on the season at 10-0, staying atop of the NSIC standings
KEVIN KORBEL SPORTS EDITOR The Mavericks improve to 10-0 on the season after defeating the Sioux Falls Cougars at home, 31-21, as the team moves into the final week of the regular season. It was a sloppy start of the game for the Mavericks. After a defensive stop for the Mavs, junior quarterback Ryan Schlichte threw an interception inside their own 21 yard-line. Moments later, the Cougars were able to capitalize on the mishap by the Mavs, getting on the scoreboard after a two-yard touchdown by Cougars tailback, Gabriel Watson. The Mavericks were able to tie the game back up on
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Nate Gunn (23) pictured scoring one of his three touchdowns on the day for the Mavericks. The team now marches into the final week of the regular season undefeated. their next offensive drive of the game after driving down the field on an 11 play, 80yard drive, which was finished off by junior tailback Nate Gunn from two-yards out to tie the game back up at 7-7. It looked like for a moment
the Mavericks were in trouble again early in the game, as Schlichte would again throw another interception early on in the second quarter. What looked bleak for the Mavericks turned into misfortune for the Cougars though,
as the Cougars’ 33-yard field goal was blocked by Maverick defensive lineman, Jayme LaPlante. The Mavericks would turn it around on offense on the following drive, with another Nate Gunn rushing touch-
down from four-yards out to put the Mavs up, 14-7. Before the Mavericks could start getting comfortable
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though, the Cougars went back to work on offense and went on a nine play, 65-yard drive that ended in a passing touchdown from Cougars quarterback Caden Walters to wide out Clint Sigg from 11-yards out to tie the game back up at 14-14. As it looked as if the game would be tied heading into halftime, Maverick linebacker Alex Goettl intercepted a pass to put the Mavs back on offense. On the following offensive drive, sophomore quarterback JD Ekowa led the Mavericks into the redzone with time running down in the first half. Gunn was able to punch it in from five yards out for his third touchdown of the game. The Mavericks went into
the half with a lead on the Cougars, 21-14. The early part of the third quarter saw the Mavericks go up 28-14 as MSU reached the end zone on its second drive of the half. Gunn carried the ball four times on the drive, while Ekowa completed three passes, including a one-yard touchdown pass to junior Tyler Schmidt. Sioux Falls was able to get back within seven points of the Mavericks at 28-21 early in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as it would get as a 24-yard field goal from senior Casey Bednarski with 3:00 left in the game put the game out of reach as MSU won 31-21. After the game Ekowa, had this to say about the
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The team now find themselves in the NCAA tournament. This appearance makes it the soccer team’s eighth straight time to have made the NCAA tournament. In addition to this fact, the Mavericks have yet to lose on their home turf this season and are on a 33 -game winning streak. After both games were said and done, Coach Bahl was asked in a press conference afterwards how he felt about another NSIC championship, “This one might be just a little sweeter… to bounce
back and get this one done was really special because I wanted our team to have the opportunity to raise the trophy here. I’m just really proud of them.” Morgan Cottew, named the MVP of the conference tournament, explained how much preparation the team went through for these two games. “Coming into this weekend we knew we had to work super hard. We knew with postseason everybody was going to come fighting for their lives… and we pulled through.” Minot State came out kicking and gave everything they had but thanks to Dakota Wendell, the Mavs are in the NCAA tournament. The Maverick soccer team is scheduled for another game on November 9th with their opponent TBD. If you haven’t watched or supported the soccer team yet, this would be the time to do so, as our girls have a shot to go deep into the NCAA tournament.
Mavericks’ performance, “My approach is to make one play at a time . . . . everybody was executing on both sides of
the ball.” The Mavs play their last game of the regular season at home this weekend versus
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In defense of Post Malone Are Post Malone’s critics too critical? Opinion
MARK REYNOLDS STAFF WRITER Let me start off by saying this: I don’t like Post Malone’s music. In fact, I don’t like most of the current hip-hop scene. Trap hats are overdone, there’s little originality or inspiration, and I personally enjoy understanding the words of a song without having to look them up. But what I dislike more than Post Malone’s music is the people who can’t stop complaining about Post Malone. There has been overwhelming backlash to this SoundCloud era of hip-hop. The most recent example being by Jeff Weiss of the Washington Post, whose scathing “review” of Malone and his recent festival inspired me to write this article. Weiss’ article is littered with personal attacks, cries of cultural appropriation and unnecessarily complex vocabulary that screams “music snob.” And while I can appreciate a good roast, and I don’t totally disagree with the statement the article made, it ended up as empty and meaningless as the music he was criticizing. It can be summed up in five words: “I don’t like Post Malone.” The lengthy, 2000-word article reminds me of Grandpa Simpson yelling at a cloud. There’s not a clear point he is trying to make. It also never addresses its own title, not explaining what “this American moment” is, nor why Malone is perfect for it. The whole article just demonstrates a clear lack of effort to even try to see the appeal of Post Malone. My biggest issue with many music critics is that they don’t try to understand why the music is popular. They act like a whole generation of children has suddenly gone insane, and there is no reason for the popularity. First of all, this happens with every generation. Jazz used to be considered “the Devil’s
music” back in the 1920s, and Elvis shaking his hips on the Milton Berle Show had music critics discrediting his musical ability. Second of all, Generation Z has grown up in a world with baby boomers and Gen Xers yelling at “millennials” and blaming each other for all of their problems. Many of them are tired of all the conflict and arguing and want to escape. That is the real purpose of this music. The music is relaxing, simple music that you can vibe out to. It’s not trying to be deep. It’s not trying to be innovative. It’s just trying to be music. Fans are fine with that. With him breaking Michael Jackson’s record with 77 weeks on
escape the violent divide of the world, wondering why we can’t just help each other. Society is at a turning point right now. We look back at events like the civil rights movement as if they happened long ago, but there are thousands upon thousands of people who are still alive today who lived in a time with segregated drinking fountains. In an ever-divided world, talented writers like Weiss can incidentally add fuel to the fire that continues to polarize our culture. Reading his article made me upset. Upset not because he was being critical, but because he wasn’t trying to understand. The confusion about
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the Billboard Top 10 albums with his album “Stoney”, it’s clear that something in his music strikes a chord with listeners. On top of just music, personality is becoming more and more important in this new musical movement. Many people like Malone and his music because they saw him in an interview, cover Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice”, or as a guest on YouTuber Ethan Klein’s podcast. The consensus is that he is a nice, down-to-earth dude. Fans love connecting to their favorite artists through social media or other ways. Strong communities have grown out of many of these fandoms, and that can give people comfort: something that is hard to find in today’s landscape. So, yes. I would say he is the “perfect pop star for this American moment:” the moment in which America’s youth turned to music as a place to
Malone’s popularity can be easily cleared up through basic research and talking to fans. People have a choice to make. Either they can choose to be ignorant and berate people for liking certain types of music, or they can put in a little effort to understand people’s different tastes. You don’t have to like something to appreciate it. I don’t like most of Jay-Z’s music, but I know that he’s an incredible producer. I don’t like K-Pop, but I understand the “idol” culture surrounding it. And I don’t like Post Malone, but I understand the culture and community that the genre evolved from that makes it so popular. But if there’s one thing I know about music, it’s that the more the parents hate it, the more the kids will love it. So, Mr. Weiss, when you ask, “who allowed this to happen?” I respond: “You did.”
“Bohemian Rhapsody” captivates audiences Freddie Mercury’s life brought to the big screen AMANDA HINSHAW STAFF WRITER Calling all Queen fans! Get ready to jam out like “Wayne’s World” once you hear the title track of this film come to life. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released on Nov. 2 and it brings the life of the band to the big screen, especially Queen’s front man Freddie Mercury. Rami Malek, who portrayed Mercury, put all of his efforts in to delivering the best possible representation of the singer. Malek really wanted to understand why Mercury did things the way that he did. “Bohemian Rhapsody” goes into more intimate details about how the band got together, as well as the birth of what has been known as “Queen” ever since. The movie also drives a bit deeper into Mercury’s childhood, as well as his relationship with his father. I noticed that Mercury’s father really expected a lot out of his son, but it also appeared that Mercury’s father only wanted his son to be better than what he was. This tension lessens as the film progresses. As a fan of Queen’s music, I will admit that I wasn’t aware of the more intimate details of Mercury’s family life. He appeared to have a good relationship with both his sister and mother. It was really refreshing to be able to see that personal side to him and to see his relationship with his girlfriend Mary Austin play out. It was interesting to learn that they were once engaged. The making of the iconic song “Bohemian Rhapsody” was very entertaining to watch. They experimented with all sorts of different techniques to find the best sound for the track. Critics said the song was very hard to understand, but sometimes that’s what makes a song so unique.
One of the best scenes in the film was where Ray Foster, a record executive at EMI, refused to allow “Bohemian Rhapsody” to be their first radio single. This is ironic, considering the fact that Ray Foster is played by none other than Mike Myers, who famously headbanged to the song in “Wayne’s World”. After Queen’s success in the 1980s, the tensions between the band members rise up over the direction of their music and over Mercury’s attitude towards them. The band mates learn that Mercury has been given a $4 million deal from CBS Records for a solo album, which causes their relationships with one another to sour. Mercury later moves to Germany to begin working on his solo album and he continues to party while engaging in orgies with men with his personal manager, Paul Prenter. His former band mates, as well as Austin, have been trying to get in touch with Mercury about the now iconic Live Aid concert. Mercury fires Prenter after learning that he deliberately withheld information from him about Live Aid. Prenter reveals Mercury’s discrepancies publicly and at the time during the 1980s, AIDS was spreading. Mercury has himself checked by a doctor, only to confirm that he has the AIDS virus. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is an incredible story of how a band came together, fell apart and then came back together when they needed one another. Critics will argue that there are too many loopholes in the timeline, but I honestly think it is the best possible recreation. One must realize that it is nearly impossible to pack every aspect into a two-hour movie. Go check out “Bohemian Rhapsody” now, in theaters. This movie “will rock you” (Queen pun intended).
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