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SEX WEEK PRESENTS: THE RED ZONE A four-part series highlights resources and importance of discussing campus sexual assault
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by Yesika Sorto Andino News Intern
As students begin their fall semester, many are often thinking about the classes they will be taking, where they will be living and the student organizations they will be a part of. However, most overlook another significant topic that can appear as the semester begins: campus sexual assault. Red Zone is known as the first six weeks in the fall semester in which incoming students are at a higher risk for being victims of sexual assault. While Red Zone is known to occur in the first six weeks of the school semester, campus sexual assault can also occur even before the semester begins, from the time that students are moving in all the way until the end of the fall semester. The Department of Justice conducted a study on campus sexual assault and concluded that about 62 percent of campus sexual assault reports occurred between August and November. Sex Week is a student organization at UNC Charlotte that aims to promote the education, discussion and awareness of sex-related topics, such as sexual health and education, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex positivity and many other topics. Sex Week has expanded programming to include the Red Zone and highlight the importance of raising awareness of the risk students face during this time period. One of the main goals of Sex Week is to also create partnerships between various student resources and organizations on campus, such as the Title IX office, Center for Wellness Promotion, PLEASE and many more to increase the discourse and education on these topics. In order to raise awareness on campus sexual assault and prevention efforts during the Red Zone and beyond the school year, Sex Week has created a four part series titled “Red Zone.” Sex Week has collaborated with other student organizations and school-sponsored resources to create events highlighting the ways sexual assault can be prevented and resources available for survivors of sexual assault. Melissa Martin, one of the founders of Sex Week, stated, “Programming, like The Red Zone, is meant to increase student awareness of UNC Charlotte’s resources and encourage discussions about what individual members of the campus community can do in response to the issue of sexual assault.” Each Thursday in September, Sex Week hosted events for the Red Zone. The four themes included consent and boundaries, healthy relationships, sex and greek life and a movie screening and panel on “The Hunting Ground.” These events allow students to learn more about how to navigate relationships and what to do if they experience sexual assault. It also provides students with a platform to create dialogue on the issue. Mayanthi Jayawardena, an Interpersonal Violence Prevention Specialist at the Center for Wellness Promotion, was one of the speakers at the first
event on consent and boundaries. She commented that she was happy that Sex Week hosted this event, stating, “Navigating boundaries when it comes to sexual activity or healthy relationships can be trickier than we might initially think. We all enter every space with our own values, boundaries and experience, and it is important that we know how to express them and respect others.” The sex and greek life discussion centered on “challenging our norms surrounding sexual violence, bystander intervention and survivor support.” The talk was led by Bonny Shade, the Associate Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life. She also commented on the importance of the event: “The more we begin to normalize these types of conversations around sex, consent, social normative behavior, the more we will be able to identify and prevent sexual misconduct.” The last event is a movie screening of “The Hunting Ground.” This film showcases the stories of two students at UNC Chapel Hill and the response from the campus administration to the sexual assault reports. The screening also includes a panel discussing the resources available on campus. Those participating in the panel include the Title IX office, The Center for Wellness Promotion, Greek Life and the UNC Charlotte Police Department. Sex Week will continue to provide programming throughout the school year. To learn more about Sex Week and Red Zone, visit their website. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual harassment, assault, interpersonal and relationship violence, there are resources available to students. You can visit the student wellness site to learn more about the available resources. Bonnie Shade. Photo by Elissa Miller
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UNC CHARLOTTEʼS 43RD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Students, families and community members gather to celebrate diverse cultures by Max Young News Intern
Established in 1975, the International Festival has always been a widely anticipated event for families, community members and students. UNC Charlotte prides itself in its diverse body of students and staff and utilizes this festival to showcase that. Each booth serves as a window into the cultures that make us unique. The event was held in and around the Student Activity Center on September 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., giving visitors plenty of time to experience the games, art and crafts, dances, music and food. Representatives from 39 different countries provided information about their countries and served food for a more hands-on learning experience. It is apparent as soon as one enters the festival that it is a means of camaraderie. This event is made to broaden the horizons of all visitors and encourage people to step outside of their comfort zones. Ethan Mendel, a representative of the Israeli booth, said “I think it provides a lot of diversity to show how diverse the campus is. You can get lost in your own niche or circle, and it shows how diverse the country is too.” A highlight of the event within the festival is the Parade of Nations, a way for representatives to proudly represent their country for all to see. Dozens of representatives line-up for a procession inside of Dalton Arena wearing clothing and jewelry from their respective countries. “What an amazing sight to see so many people proud to show off their country. There are so many people supporting and learning from each other,” said freshman Casey Denbow. The passion of the representatives is obvious during the event. “I spent the entire summer in Israel, living there and working there. It means a lot to share that with people, being able to show my diversity with others.” emphasized Mendel. “I feel like [the culture] is a huge part of my being; I celebrate Shabbat every Friday and it feels like it is a part of who I am.” The various cultures are very much embedded in each representative’s identity. Even the spectators dressed to express their pride in their home countries.
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Outside the Student Activity Center, dozens of booths connect visitors with products that share the artistic values that each nation holds. Representatives from countries such as Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya offered handmade jewelry for purchase. Many booths, like the Liberian and Senegalese tables, also offered clothing that could be purchased. These products are brought into the homes and cultures of visitors to tell a story of the original country. Each booth showed glimpses into the culture that the reflected each nation. The use of food was, and will always be, a large aspect of conveying one’s culture. French crepes, Vietnamese egg rolls, Korean barbecue and Belgian waffles were just a few of the delicacies that sparked conversation between cultural representatives and visitors. The upper lawn included games for all to play. Soccer was received a large crowd of people, serving as an example of how people from different cultures can come together through a common interest. Inside the Student Activity Center, The Festival of Music and Dance held ensembles from countries such as South Africa, China, India and many more. A crowd favorite seemed to go to an Irish folk band called The Celtic Folk Band. This year’s festival strengthened the University’s connection with the Charlotte community. It serves as a safe and inclusive environment that can resonate with everyone. As stated in the UNC Charlotte diversity statement: “UNC Charlotte is committed to cultivating diversity and inclusion throughout the campus. Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender identities, sexualities, races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social groups and backgrounds. All of these identities and experiences enrich the University as a whole. UNC Charlotte strives to celebrate and leverage the benefits of this diversity, and to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.” The International Festival adds meaning to these words by bringing together a diverse group of Charlotteans. Photos by Chris Crews
“WHITE CONSCIOUSNESS” EVENT RECEIVES MIXED REACTIONS UNC Charlotte aims to help students and staff with understanding their whiteness by Alexandria Sands Community Editor
UNC Charlotte’s Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement is hosting “White Consciousness Conversations,” aimed to help students and staff with “understanding” their whiteness, and it’s confusing some people. An original post on the campus events website said the spaces were “for white people.” That post was taken down and reposted days later with updated language clarifying the events do not exclude other races. The current post says the spaces are for “all undergraduate and graduate students.” The group-based events will explore how racism is “perpetuated individually, culturally and systemically,” according to the website. “We expect a diverse group of participants to converse about topics, including the reality of racism and discrimination in the lives of individuals of color,” said Stephen Ward, a UNC Charlotte spokesperson. Still, some students disagree with the university hosting the events. “What possessed y’all to create this? This is a clear and evident slap in the faces of your students of color and different nationalities,” one student tweeted. Timothy Wayne Collie, a 1996 alumnus, said he gave $1,200 last week to the school’s donation campaign Niner Nation Gives. Then, he was disappointed to see the University putting on the event.
“I passionately disagree with the term ‘white privilege’ universities today are using far too easily,” he said. Collie describes himself as a first-generation college student from a “rural” family. “A large part of our 130,000 alumni come from white, rural, financially-challenged communities,” he added. Some students are backing up the event. Cody Derce, a senior, said it’s a relevant program on campus. Last September, a photo of a “colored” sign hung above a UNC Charlotte water fountain circulated on social media. “I think it’s important to bring awareness to white privilege and discuss how it can be utilized for good,” he said. “In a lot of cases, people don’t realize when their privilege is used because most of today’s oppression is implicit.” Earlier this month, University of Maryland received backlash after promoting a group as a “safe space for white students.” It was later changed to “Anti-Racism and Ally Building Group.” The “White Consciousness Conversations” are just one of the events regarding “important and timely issues” the University is hosting, Ward said. There will also be “Women of Color Conversations” throughout the semester. The White Consciousness Conversations for students will be held Oct. 25 and Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. in Room 261 of the Student Union.
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2018 FOOTBALL SENIOR CLASS LIFESTYLE SPORTS
Three of 17 Charlotte 49ers football seniors
By Sam Palian Sports Editor
DARREN DRAKE
WORKPEH KOFA
Position: Offensive Line
Position: Wide Receiver
Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6’1
Height: 6’0
Height: 5’10
Weight: 307
Weight: 205
Weight: 190
Class: Senior
Class: Redshirt Senior
Class: Senior
Hometown: McDonough, Ga.
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Hometown: Miami, Fl.
Highschool: Luella
Highschool: Independence
Highschool: Carol City
Favorite place to eat on campus: Chick-fil-A
Favorite place to eat on campus: SoVi
“I like that we always have a good group of guys here, coaches or teammates, that stays the same. It makes the experience so much better.”
“I love playing in my hometown, it’s big for me to play here and be a local kid and have my friends come out and support me.”
Favorite place to eat on campus: Panda Express
Photos courtesy of Charlotte Athletics
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“My favorite thing about Charlotte is definitely the people. The people here are very welcoming. I walk around in my Charlotte gear and I get asked how the team is looking. That’s something I look forward to attending school every day.”
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THE RIGHT FIT 49er Ed Rolle knows he made the right decision when choosing to visit Charlotte By Areanna Nixon Intern
Charlotte 49er Ed Rolle has reached his Photo by Chris Crews senior year and will not be leaving quietly. The third-year defensive back boasts four career interceptions, making him 2nd in all-time Niner history. “At first I didn’t know about the school, but I honestly just gave it a shot.” But Ed Rolle’s defensive presence as a 49er didn’t come about without a number of challenges and uncertainty. “The biggest hurdle getting into college was coming out of high school,” said Rolle. “Because, of course, I had offers coming out of high school, but they didn’t stick.” Rolle’s opportunities in collegiate football were severed at the time as he struggled to meet the certain academic requirements. As an alternative, Rolle attended a junior college, Garner City. Rolle was introduced to the prospect of playing 49er football after meeting Coach Wally, Charlotte’s former defensive coordinator, who told him to visit the campus. “He told me: come up to visit; if you like it, you can play. I came up and fell in love with the campus,” said Rolle. Rolle even happens to draw similarities between his hometown, Miami, and the city of Charlotte. “I love Uptown. I like the setup there; it’s similar to downtown Miami,” said Rolle. “It’s a big city, it has a lot of people. Charlotte’s the same way.” But Rolle found that his connection to Florida led to two of his closest teammate bonds among the defensive backfield, whom he has even prayed with ahead of games. “One player I’m particularly close to is Ben DeLuca. Being that we’re both from Florida, I feel like that’s why we’ve got a close connection,” said Rolle. “Sometimes during our offseason, we’ll get our workouts in together. I’ll probably go to Orlando or he’ll come to Miami.” According to Ed Rolle, these sorts of relationships are part of what has de-
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fined his collegiate football experience. DeLuca and defensive back Denzel Irvin have impacted Rolle greatly, quickly becoming those go-to guys when he first stepped into Charlotte, with Irvin taking on a distinct brotherly role during his first years with the program. “Denzel had definitely taken me under, showing me the ropes, how to be a good player and showing the Charlotte brand. So he’s definitely one of the guys I admire and look up to,” said Rolle. At the professional level, Rolle actually looks up to a handful of NFL defensive players, including DJ Swearinger, Washington Redskins safety, who he watches before every game and even emulates his “double spoons” field celebration. “He’s a great player, he’s a great guy and he’s very passionate about football, just as I am. So he’s definitely a guy I look up to,” said Rolle. But life as a 49er off the field has been made equally congenial by the UNC Charlotte community. “My favorite thing about Charlotte is definitely the people. The people here are very welcoming. I walk around in my Charlotte gear and I get asked how the team is looking. People are very interested. That’s something I look forward to attending school every day.” As far as schooling, Rolle has jumped around between several different science majors since getting to college. With a major in geography, Rolle intends to help make a difference in underdeveloped places around the world, or even within the U.S. “I want to go out and reach out and help the people in need who are undeveloped. Places like third-world countries, they need help and I want to go out and help,” said Rolle.
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CAN’T SEE THE SIGNS OPINION
University’s policy infringes on students’ choice to decorate
by Madison Dobrzenski Opinion Editor
Recently an email was sent to residents of Moore Hall informing them of a which as far as I know, has not been an issue for any flags or signs sitting in policy that does not allow signs, flags or other decorations to be hung in dorm windows. Not only has hanging things in windows not caused an uproar, but windows. The email quoted the Resident handbook’s “window policy,” stating: it’s typically been used as a form of entertainment. I remember walking to “Decorations, including but not limited to posters, flags, signs, writings, SoVi last semester and seeing people write messages with Post-it notes. They stickers, and banners, are not permitted on windows in residential rooms, would say “hi” and “bring food.” These signs weren’t hurting anybody. These residential hallways, or in residential lounges within University residence displays were humorous; these displays were done by Post-it notes, which halls. NO items of any kind are to be hung weren’t going to leave any damage on glass, or displayed on windows or from windows in and certainly didn’t “block” the use of the these areas.” Students were required to take windows. their flags/signs/decorations down that same I’ve also walked by dorms that have had day the email was sent by 11:59pm or they Trump flags or Pride flags, both of which can may have faced documentation. stir up emotions in people on opposite ends This is a policy that many students were of the political spectrum. I’ve seen posts on unaware of, myself included. While those of Only_49ers where people have complained us that live on campus obviously signed the about these flags or signs, but I’ve never seen housing contract -- so we agreed to follow fights start because of them. I’ve never seen this policy -- I do find it to be problematic. them cause a clear and present danger. There is a different section of the Resident In the Supreme Court Case Schenk v. handbook that lists permitted decorations United States, it was established that free and it states that “no decoration may block speech can only be infringed upon when it the use of windows, doors or cause tripping presents clear and present danger. Unless hazards on the floors.” The primary use of a there was some form of danger or chaos window is to be opened and closed to provide occurring that the residents have not been air flow and to look outside if a resident informed of, there is no present and clear chooses. Obviously, the primary purpose of danger that comes with hanging signs or flags a window in a dorm is not to be seen into, so in front of windows. There is no reason why why does it matter if decorations are hung this form of expression should be censored. up in windows if the resident is still able The same rule came about at Ohio State to open or close it if necessary? If it does University in 2017 and students were not block the use of the window, then it is displeased with the policy, claiming that it solely because of the potential content that was a violation of their First Amendment could be displayed in the windows, which rights. David Goldberger, a former in my opinion, is a violation of our First constitutional law professor at OSU’s Moritz Amendment rights. College of Law, stated: “A campus is supposed I live in an apartment-style dorm on to be a place where all manner of viewpoints campus; I pay for my college (which includes can be expressed. University students aren’t my dorm) out of pocket each month, like rent children.” Photo by Katelynn Pennington at an off campus apartment. I live on campus This is exactly right. We aren’t children. because of the convenience and because I We are adults. We are adults with opinions enjoy living with my friends. I live on campus, which comes with a set of rules; and whose money is paying for the space we’re living in. If you live on campus, I accept that. However, I do not think those rules should interfere with my whether you’re making monthly payments like me or taking out loans and ability to express myself. I don’t think those rules should have anything to do paying them back later, you’re paying to live on this campus. You’re paying with the decorations in my room, unless it’s about what I use to hang them up for that window. We’re paying for that space, and if it’s not causing any sort of which is for damage control purposes. I don’t think these rules should infringe danger, then we should be able to use the space within those four walls as we on anyone’s right to expression unless it poses clear and present danger, so choose, so long as it does not present clear danger to someone else.
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A MUSICAL PHENOMENON Dr. Eric Millard Performs for Faculty and Friends Concert Series
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by Breanna Herring Staff Intern
The lights of the recital hall slowly dim. The stage then lights up and draws attention to the unoccupied trumpet and piano. The vacant room quickly fills with excited music lovers, and the clock strikes 7:32 p.m. Eric Millard and his accompanist walk onto the stage. Silence falls upon the crowd. Both musicians give each other a reassuring head nod as they turn to their first musical selection. The piano starts, the trumpet follows and the magic soon began. Dr. Eric Millard is the Visiting Instructor of Trumpet at UNC Charlotte. He received his Doctorate and Master’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from Florida State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Millard has performed with various groups, such as the Charlotte Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, Pensacola Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Northwest Florida Symphony and Albany Symphony. During his solo career, he has been awarded prizes at eminent competitions. For instance, the International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition, NTC, Music Teachers National Association Solo Competition and the U.S. Army Band National Collegiate Solo Competition. His students are known to be selected for honors and have won prestigious awards. Millard has been playing the trumpet since the fourth grade. He was inspired to play a musical instrument by his older sister, a clarinet player. He described his journey to becoming a successful musician as almost an “obsession.” He stated that he puts 100%
commitment into everything and remains driven to accomplish his goals to be the best. To become a triumphant teacher and soloist, it took hours practicing everyday. The weekends and holidays were no exception to this cardinal rule. Despite all of that, Millard views the process as doing what he is passionate about, which is music. “To me, being a musician is about conveying an idea or connecting with the audience. A medicine for the soul.
The concert started with Jean Hubeau’s “Sonate pour Trompette chromatique at Piano,” a three movement sonata with a Sarabande, an Intermède and a Spiritual. During the Sarabande, Millard demonstrated a tremendous control of sound. In the Intermède, he effortlessly showcased his ability to play in both the low ranges and high ranges. Each note had the perfect pitch and fullness to appease even the heavens above. The techniques
Photo Courtesy of Dr. Eric Millard
Music is our ability to connect with other human beings,” he said. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte was blessed with a performance by Eric Millard, alongside pianist Amy Nungesser, on Sept. 25. It was a part of the Faculty and Friends Concert Series hosted by the Department of Music. The program consisted of four musical selections from varying time periods. The dynamic duo both gave breathtaking performances.
displayed in the first two movements were combined together in the last movement. The Spiritual was hymnlike and a beautiful unison between the trumpet and piano. The second selection was “Concerto in D Major (After Vivaldi), BWV 972,” by J.S. Bach (with arrangements by Alan Chen). It consisted of three movements: Allegro, Andante and Allegro assai. The Allegro was vibrant and played with liveliness. Dr. Millard easily
played the 16th-note runs like a flash of lightning. The Andante displayed a relatively moderate, slow pace. Millard had an impeccable tone quality, ending with a perfect whispered note. The Allegro assai picked up the speed again and ended with a dynamic fortissimo note. Astor Piazzolla’s “Adios Nonino” had a sad melodic essence with a taste of Argentinian Tango. The translation of the title means “Farewell,” a tribute to Piazzolla’s late father. Dr. Millard played with such passion and melancholy that you could almost feel it. He did an excellent job of conveying Piazzolla’s grief and nostalgia through his notes. The last selection, and Millard’s personal favorite, was “Centennial Horizon” by Kevin McKee. Millard gave the following statement, “I think what is really effective about his music and what makes it fun for performers and audience is that he is trying to portray something that we can all relate to.” The piece itself was extremely lyrical and had a graceful tone that filled the room. The purpose was to convey a Colorado scenery through the music. McKee wanted the audience to experience the beauty of the nature: the mountains, the white water rivers and the aspen trees. It was through Millard that his mission was successful. Dr. Eric Millard put on a remarkable performance. He was able to captivate each of the composers’ visions through his trumpet and played each selection exquisitely. The audience gave a standing ovation as Millard walked off the stage. It was a great evening of good-quality music.
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EXPLORING HUMANITY UNCC Faculty Dance Concert Uses Performance to Reflect on the Meaning of Human Existence
by Cecilia Whalen Staff Intern
What does it mean to be human? On Sept. 28 and 29, the Department of Dance asked and offered answers to this question through its Faculty Dance Concert, presenting five diverse pieces of choreography that addressed the political as well as the existential. The concert began with the haunting “Vibhatsya: Deconstructing the Smile” in the style of Odissi, a classical East-Indian dance form. The piece addressed the expression of grief and trauma and how the smile plays a role, specifically in reference to school shootings and the proposed solution of arming school teachers. The piece was choreographed by Assistant Professor Kaustavi Sarkar and performed by Sarkar as well as visiting artist Monali NandyMazumdar. When the audience first witnessed both dancers on stage, only one was visible. They danced in unison, but for NandyMazumdar, we could only see her shadow. The movement was distorted; we could see what it was supposed to be like as it was displayed on Sarkar, but as a shadow, it was twisted and stretched. In Odissi, the head and face play a huge role. Sometimes the head is isolated and nimbly shakes back and forth; sometimes the eyes are isolated from the head. Sarkar used the importance of the face to quickly display emotion, abruptly switching from what seemed like a pleasant smile to horrifying grief. Sarkar showed us what it’s like to be human through her expression of emotion and the conclusion she pulls from it in the context of today’s political realm is that we cannot be bystanders. This call to action was echoed in two other pieces: “!,” choreographed and performed by Assistant Professor Tamara Williams, and “Picaro, pedazos de un camino (Pieces of a Journey)” by Assistant Professor of Physical Theater CarlosAlexis Cruz. “!” was a contemporary-modern and Africaninspired piece “dedicated to the lives lost to the senseless violence of racism, misogyny and homophobia.” It specifically referenced Draymen Mason (a double-bass-playing college student killed in the Austin bombings) and Marielle
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Franco (a Brazilian activist and councilwoman who was assassinated) whose lives were both taken this year. The piece included four short parts, each to a different piece of music. Each piece had multiple layers and could really each be lengthened into its own piece. Williams looked beautiful, wearing a long white skirt and her hair down. At some moments, she celebrated with quick, upbeat movement; at others, she despaired with slow, longing movement. At the beginning and the end, she
“All art seeks to investigate humanity but dance in particular uses the most human canvas of all, the body.”
stood in a single spotlight and slowly reached upwards. She was asking for something or someone; she was calling us all forth. Cruz’s piece allowed for comic relief even for a topic that isn’t at all funny. Through masks, spoken word and physical theater, Cruz started the story of a 13-year old Guatemalan boy who is forced to leave his home and travels to “The Land of the Free” for a better life (it is only an excerpt). He was accompanied by musician Shamou, who at many times provided the comedy, especially when sporting a skull mask and chasing Cruz around
the stage. Cruz told us the story of the boy and then, by calling forth a member of the audience onstage as well as asking for other audience participation, literally brought us into the story, thus inviting us to get involved in the issue of migration. While the first three pieces asked us what it means to be human today, the last two broadened to ask what this meaning is everyday. Associate Professor E.E. Balcos danced and presented spoken word in the structured improvisation “Reunion of Kindred Souls.” He was accompanied by Shamou, who sat onstage to make a soundscape using a series of metal cups and bowls which he clinked together, rubbed and sang into. The effect was hypnotizing. Balcos recited some translations of poems by Rumi, the 13th century Persian poet, which addressed “the secret inside of us,” meditation and inner reflection. Balcos moved throughout the stage gracefully and then would occasionally sit with Shamou to make sound. Associate Professor Gretchen Alterowitz, Alison Bory and Amanda Hamp (AGA Collaborative) started their piece “It’s five o’clock somewhere (selections)” by bringing out lawn flamingos and setting them onstage. The three danced to Madonna, The Go-Go’s and to a female dance competition judge who urged the dancers to fly and suspend in the air (at which point AGA Collaborative slothed across the stage). As the piece moved on, more flamingos were added, ending with one giant flamingo floaty on which all three dancers lay and contemplated what it means to be present, among other things. Both final pieces, whether in earnest or in humor, sought to question more of an inner human experience. What does it mean to be present and how can we be present? All art seeks to investigate humanity, but dance in particular uses the most human canvas of all, the body. Watching movement is a very intimate and engaging experience; the audience has the same instrument as the performer. All five pieces used this platform to ask what humanity is, offering the conclusions that you must be active and you must be awake.
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45 “Double Fantasy” collaborator Yoko 47 At the peak of 48 How apartment leases sometimes run 51 Prepare (oneself), as for a jolt 52 Hebrew greeting 56 “Definitely!” 59 “__ the ramparts ... “ 60 Org. that publishes the newsletter GoGreen! 61 Fictional estate near Atlanta 62 How pistol duelers typically stand 65 Close tightly 66 At any time 67 Count who composed “One O’Clock Jump” 68 Depresses, with “out” 69 Boxer Oscar __ Hoya 70 Catches on to DOWN 1 1978 Egyptian co-Nobelist Anwar 2 “Welcome to Maui!”
3 Wade noisily 4 Round Table title 5 Ties the knot 6 Latin “I love” 7 Invoice figure 8 Use the HOV lane 9 Frito-Lay snacks with a speedy cat mascot 10 When said thrice, “and so on” 11 Touched down 12 Hockey targets 14 Courtroom transcript pro 18 Antipasto morsel 23 Osso __: veal dish 25 Cooler cubes 26 Annoying 28 Keebler sprite 29 Blow off steam 30 Suffix with switch 31 Answer the invite, briefly 32 Skelton’s Kadiddlehopper 33 Prefix with dynamic 34 Grammar, grammatically, e.g. 39 Crazy Eights cousin 42 WWII vessels 43 No __ traffic 44 Pierced with a fork 46 Initial stage 47 “Eureka!” 49 E to E, in music 50 Pulsate 53 Car dealer’s offering 54 Ref. to a prior ref. 55 Manufactures 56 Govt. accident investigator 57 Island near Maui 58 Percussion instrument 59 Pod in gumbo 63 “Snow White” collectible 64 Grocery sack
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Beating Gymtimidation By Olivia Lawless Intern
Don’t let the weight of the gym bring you down
Tired of breaking wishy-washy promises to go work out with your friend and guiltily side-eying the gym every time you pass? It happens to the best of us. The bad news is that many people want to establish a solid gym routine and struggle with it. Here’s the good news: going to the gym on a regular basis is easier than you’d think. First, try to find one or two times during the week that work well for you. This is ideally a few hours after finishing a meal or enough time before class that you can shower afterward. Sitting crammed next to several other people in a lecture and praying that they don’t smell the sweat on you is unpleasant for everyone involved, so don’t put yourself in a time crunch if you know you sweat at any hint of physical activity. Let your first workout be more of an exploratory session to figure out what kind of routine you want. If wandering around and trying a few reps on every machine sounds like an awkward nightmare, maybe observe some people from the cardio area first. A treadmill or elliptical is a good place to casually glance around and start developing your plan of action. It also helps to google some exercises beforehand based off of your goals. MyFitnessPal is a great, reliable resource for useful exercises. Watching Youtube videos to learn proper form is beneficial too. If your only goal is “getting in shape,” dig a little deeper, since that can mean a variety of things for different people. Think along the lines of something a little more specific, like strengthening your upper body or increasing your stamina. Look at ab, leg and arm exercises to see what seems appealing. Having more specific exercises and goals in mind will help keep you motivated.
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Once you’ve experimented a little, return at the same time next week with your plan and with an intention to exercise with more focus. Not every single exercise has to be planned out, but having a plan can help avoid an uncomfortable, aimless feeling. During your routine, don’t do any exercises you hate. If you absolutely despise jogging or lifting in the free weights section, don’t do it! So many people are discouraged from going to the gym because they force themselves to do things that they don’t like. There are tons of different ways to reach your fitness goals so you don’t need to force yourself to do anything. Find an alternative exercise that offers similar results. With that being said, many exercises have especially varied or good benefits, so it is worth trying that exercise a few times before you decide to hate it – even burpees. It’s easy to feel self-conscious at the gym, especially if the people around you seem to be lifting heavier and running longer, but it’s important to remember that everyone has different skills and abilities. Try to avoid comparing yourself to others. Everyone starts somewhere, so no one is judging you for your exercise pace. I promise the guy that stopped deadlifting 150 pounds to stare intensely at you isn’t actually looking at you. He’s staring off into space thinking about how many reps he has left, what tests he has this week or what he’s going to have for dinner. Other people that glance at you during reps aren’t looking at you either; the human eye is just naturally drawn to nearby movement. Return to the gym two or three times a week, but be careful to not overtax yourself on these
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first few sessions. Whether you’re just starting to work out or are trying to get back into a routine after working out for years, start slower than what you think you can handle and work back up. Not only is it dangerous to jump right into an intense workout after not working out for a while, but it is also discouraging to feel extremely exhausted and sore after pushing yourself too hard. The key to keeping up this routine is actually very simple. Willpower and motivation help, but they are finite resources. No matter how determined you are to visit the gym, there will be some days that you would rather do anything else than work out. That’s why you need to establish something that is much easier to keep up than willpower: consistency. Going to the gym regularly is like any other routine that people develop. Once you’ve tried a few different times and figured out what works, stick to those times. Go every single week. Of course, if it’s in your health’s best interest to not go – for example, if you have the flu or have only slept three or four hours – then don’t. But don’t let little excuses pile up and make you skip completely. Having a lot of homework, feeling tired or hanging out with friends are decent reasons to skip the gym, but oftentimes we trick ourselves into believing they’re more urgent than they actually are. You committed that block to gym time, so honor that commitment. Pretty soon you’ll feel a compulsion to go to the gym whether you actually want to or not. That’s when you know you’ve done it. As long as you respect the commitment, consistency will work wonders for you and you’ll be waltzing in the gym like a regular before you know it.
Pho to b yP exe ls By Katherine Herrera Staff Writer
Making Money Moves
Debt is the worst burden to have. It is stressful; it is a headache; it is annoying. No one wants to have debt, but unfortunately, everyone has some sort of debt, from $800 to thousands of dollars. As for us college students, student debt is enough and it’s best to stay clear from other debt, although it is not easy. It is not easy because no matter what, we have to build credit in order to be able to do things like buy a car or house or even get a new phone with a plan. Credit is so unfortunately important that they make us think that we are contributing to society. I will provide you some tips on using a credit card the smart way and what I did to maintain my bills low. First thing’s first, if you’ve never had a credit card, I would start by applying at your bank for a student credit card because you can use it for school or anything else. The interests are low and sometimes they give you months of interest free. In case you get denied, make sure to wait about six months to reapply or apply for a store credit card until you get one. Also, don’t get more than three credit cards, because if you have more than three, you will be tempted to use them all and it will get hard to keep up with. Personally, I had four credit cards and one I used for shopping, school classes and other stuff. I had about $1500 on it. My other credit cards had about $500 to $800 on them and they were store credit cards, so I did a bit of shopping. I also had other bills so I felt overwhelmed monthly and felt like I could not save money because it kept going into credit card bills. Eventually, I got tired of it and I knew if I didn’t do something, it would either keep going up or take a long time to pay them off. Another tip: never pay the minimum, always pay more because it helps avoid interest and you pay it off faster. Anyway, I paid all of my credit cards in four months. How did I do it? Well it took a lot of planning and a bit of calculations. I had to make sure I could afford to pay them off. I first looked to see when the payments were due for my credit card and I paid one credit card a month. I looked to see what was in my bank account and calculated the total amount I had in credit card debt. Since I decided to pay one each month I knew I would get some money back. So, I paid the card that had the highest amount in credit right off all at once. Make sure you document you paid off the card. Once I paid all of my cards, I closed them all, but not at the same time as that can hurt your credit. I personally wanted a fresh start and to think smarter
Tips on spending and saving and everything in between
when it came to having a credit card again. That’s one way to help pay off your credit card debt. The best advice when having a credit card is charge what you can afford. Don’t assume that because you have $300 in credit that you can afford to charge it, unless it’s an emergency, that’s a different case. You could make small purchases using a credit card because sometimes you get a discount and that’s fine, but pay it off that same day or split it in half for two weeks. Getting it paid off faster is key. Lastly, something to keep in mind that should help you better to keep up with credit yet avoid debt is to know that having a credit card is having imaginary money. It’s the truth. That money isn’t yours. If you have a debit card or cash, use it. If you have the money for it, then you can afford it and just pay out of pocket. It’s best to use credit cards for vacations, serious big purchases or small purchases you can handle paying off. Make those money moves!
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